Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stephen Fortson, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Pell City, AL
- NPI 1073819058
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
70 Plaza Dr
Pell City, AL 351259314
(205) 814-9284
fax (205) 814-9626
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 28, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #33178
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073819058. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,385
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$116,861
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 310 | 164 | $115 | |
80048 |
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | 281 | 147 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 258 | 146 | $7 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 257 | 144 | $16 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 250 | 140 | $2 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 247 | 138 | $6 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 247 | 143 | $13 | |
80076 |
Liver function blood test panel | 245 | 138 | $8 | |
84439 |
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 239 | 142 | $9 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 212 | 138 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Pell City Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,309
Transactions
61
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 8 | $149.27 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 9 | $145.77 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 5 | $101.59 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 5 | $93.70 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 4 | $91.47 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $89.30 | |
| Corium, LLC | 4 | $76.91 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 5 | $74.47 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $71.01 | |
| Shield Therapeutics INC | 3 | $62.20 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $58.57 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $57.42 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 3 | $51.94 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $33.41 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $33.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,072
Patients
1,862
Total drug cost
$373,049
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 769 | 206 | $13,054 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 715 | 143 | $12,552 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 658 | 140 | $10,513 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 525 | 145 | $9,603 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 513 | 150 | $4,298 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 491 | 148 | $5,869 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 466 | 100 | $11,728 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 462 | 145 | $26,518 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 421 | 135 | $6,414 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 384 | 121 | $2,237 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stephen Fortson's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Fortson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Pell City, AL.
Where does Dr. Stephen Fortson practice?
Dr. Stephen Fortson practices at 70 Plaza Dr, Pell City, AL 351259314. Office phone: 2058149284.
What is Dr. Stephen Fortson's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Fortson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073819058, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Fortson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Fortson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Fortson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (HCPCS 80048); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.