Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Forton, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Columbus, OH

  • NPI 1902067853
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1654 Upham Dr, 202 Means Hall
Columbus, OH 432101250
(614) 293-4919

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 19, 2011
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35.096220

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902067853. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
753
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$75,296
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 347 153 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 205 93 $113
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 138 135 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 63 61 $168

In context: peer comparison

Among 166 peers in Columbus Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 2 $71.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$71

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
88
Patients
77
Total drug cost
$694
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 23 23 $70
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 20 20 $279
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 18 12 $159
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 16 11 $113
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 11 $74

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Forton's medical specialty?
Dr. William Forton practices Internal Medicine Physician in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. William Forton practice?
Dr. William Forton practices at 1654 Upham Dr, Columbus, OH 432101250. Office phone: 6142934919.
What is Dr. William Forton's NPI?
Dr. William Forton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902067853, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Forton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Forton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Forton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.