Paul Fortgang, MD
NPI 1649292566 · Otolaryngology Physician · New Haven, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Fortgang, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in New Haven, CT (NPI 1649292566).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649292566
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 028622 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,893 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 585 | $97 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 254 | $17 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 248 | $38 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 209 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 185 | $60 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 168 | $51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 39 | 29 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 39 | 23 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 30 | 12 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 26 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 23 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 23 | — |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$175 across 15 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
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2009-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Fortgang's NPI number?
- Paul Fortgang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649292566, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Fortgang's specialty?
- Paul Fortgang is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Fortgang located?
- Paul Fortgang's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511-5991.
- What is Paul Fortgang's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Fortgang is (203) 865-1185.
- Does Paul Fortgang accept Medicare?
- Paul Fortgang is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Fortgang's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Fortgang's NPI (1649292566) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.