Stephen Fortson, MD
NPI 1073819058 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pell City, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Fortson, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pell City, AL (NPI 1073819058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073819058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33178 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,481 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 274 | $114 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 264 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 249 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 232 | $16 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 228 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 227 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 816 | 214 |
| Gabapentin | 731 | 149 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 661 | 161 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 610 | 172 |
| Carvedilol | 555 | 153 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 513 | 153 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,309 across 68 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-02-08
- Last updated
- 2015-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Fortson's NPI number?
- Stephen Fortson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073819058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Fortson's specialty?
- Stephen Fortson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Fortson located?
- Stephen Fortson's practice location on file with NPPES is 70 Plaza Dr, Pell City, AL 35125-9314.
- What is Stephen Fortson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Fortson is (205) 814-9284.
- Does Stephen Fortson accept Medicare?
- Stephen Fortson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Fortson's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Fortson's NPI (1073819058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.