Melissa Fortenberry
NPI 1710558622 · Physical Therapist · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Fortenberry is a Physical Therapist provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1710558622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710558622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 05135 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,280 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 722 | $27 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 599 | $28 |
| Therapy Procedure for Walking Training, Each 15 Minutes97116 | 498 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 417 | $21 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97162 | 44 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $21–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-02
- Last updated
- 2021-07-02
- Certified
- 2021-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Fortenberry's NPI number?
- Melissa Fortenberry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710558622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Fortenberry's specialty?
- Melissa Fortenberry is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Melissa Fortenberry located?
- Melissa Fortenberry's practice location on file with NPPES is 216 English Gardens Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70503-5680.
- What is Melissa Fortenberry's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Fortenberry is (337) 322-7744.
- Does Melissa Fortenberry accept Medicare?
- Melissa Fortenberry is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Fortenberry's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Fortenberry's NPI (1710558622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.