Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Fortson, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician · Gastroenterology Physician · Columbus, GA

  • NPI 1457452591
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2200 Hamilton RD Ste B
Columbus, GA 319048856
(706) 655-8800
fax (706) 940-9767

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2022
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #024937 · Georgia #24937
Medicaid
GA #000274612

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457452591. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
658
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$41,292
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93050 Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician 283 200 $15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 97 97 $105
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 87 74 $85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 82 82 $159
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 49 39 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 43 36 $8
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 17 14 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$501
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 5 $135.73
GENZYME CORPORATION 4 $115.47
Ardelyx, Inc. 4 $81.06
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $38.79
Harmony Biosciences Llc 1 $27.29
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $23.54
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $21.78
PFIZER INC. 1 $21.77
ABBVIE INC. 1 $19.59
EVOKE PHARMA, INC. 1 $16.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$501

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
261
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$87,930
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 72 26 $913
Omeprazole Generic 48 19 $788
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 41 14 $83,664
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 39 0 $421
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 22 0 $508
Gabapentin Generic 15 0 $82
Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) Brand 12 0 $1,236
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 12 0 $317

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mark Fortson's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Fortson practices Gastroenterology Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Mark Fortson practice?
Dr. Mark Fortson practices at 2200 Hamilton RD Ste B, Columbus, GA 319048856. Office phone: 7066558800.
What is Dr. Mark Fortson's NPI?
Dr. Mark Fortson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457452591, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Fortson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Analysis of central arterial pressure with review by physician (HCPCS 93050); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.