Edwin J Fortenbery, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Albany, GA

Edwin J Fortenbery, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Nuclear Radiology" physician in Albany, Georgia. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Phoebe Physician Group Inc, Phoebe Physician Group Inc and his current practice location is 417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 653-1088.

Edwin J Fortenbery is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 045221) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1073596789.

Contact Information

Edwin J Fortenbery, MD
417 W 3rd Ave,
Albany, GA 31701-1943
(706) 653-1088
(706) 653-1162

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdwin J Fortenbery
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience40 Years
Location417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Edwin J Fortenbery attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073596789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264329762
  • Enrollment ID: I20040301000444

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edwin J Fortenbery such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073596789NPI-NPPES
BCBSOtherGA52584721 013

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 045221 (Georgia)Primary
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology 045221 (Georgia)Primary
2085N0700XRadiology - Neuroradiology 045221 (Georgia)Primary
2085P0229XRadiology - Pediatric Radiology 045221 (Georgia)Primary
2085N0904XRadiology - Nuclear Radiology 045221 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalAlbany, GAHospital
Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterAmericus, GAHospital
Phoebe Worth Medical CenterSylvester, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Phoebe Physician Group Inc8426112350348
Phoebe Physician Group Inc8426112350348

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Edwin J Fortenbery allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePhoebe Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487899464
PECOS PAC ID: 8426112350
Enrollment ID: O20090121000583

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Edwin J Fortenbery is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Edwin J Fortenbery, MD
Po Box 1828,
Albany, GA 31702-1828

Ph: (706) 653-1088
Edwin J Fortenbery, MD
417 W 3rd Ave,
Albany, GA 31701-1943

Ph: (706) 653-1088

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