Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Fortenbach, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1194116889
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
325 9Th Ave
Seattle, WA 981042420
(206) 520-5000
Mailing address
Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 25, 2023
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD61443591

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194116889. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
235
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$44,742
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
67028 Injection of drug into eye 63 62 $98
92134 Imaging of retina 50 41 $45
92134 Imaging of retina 35 35 $23
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 34 12 $856
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 30 27 $99
67028 Injection of drug into eye 23 19 $150

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in Seattle Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 258. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
70
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$3,599
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 24 0 $443
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 22 0 $1,394
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 12 11 $292
Methazolamide Generic 12 0 $1,470

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Fortenbach's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Fortenbach practices Ophthalmology Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Fortenbach practice?
Dr. Christopher Fortenbach practices at 325 9Th Ave, Seattle, WA 981042420. Office phone: 2065205000.
What is Dr. Christopher Fortenbach's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Fortenbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194116889, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Fortenbach accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Fortenbach accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Fortenbach commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.