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Dr. Benjamin Fortney, MD

Anesthesiologist

Fort Wayne, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fortney, Anesthesiologist in Fort Wayne, IN?

    Dr. Benjamin Fortney, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Wayne, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fortney is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fortney’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fortney’s office at (260) 432-9812.

    What languages does Dr. Fortney speak?

    Dr. Fortney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fortney typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fortney diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fortney. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fortney typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fortney performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fortney. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Fortney accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fortney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 432-9812 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fortney accept in Fort Wayne, IN?

    Dr. Fortney in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Fortney's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Fortney's Primary Practice

    10315 Dawsons Creek Blvd Ste Ab

    Fort Wayne, IN 46825

    (260) 432-9812

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    Dr. Benjamin Fortney's Practice 2

    5734 Coventry Ln

    Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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    Dr. Benjamin Fortney's Practice 3

    701 Orthopaedic Dr

    Warsaw, IN 46582

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    What is Dr. Fortney's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fortney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366839219.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fortney?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fortney

    What is Dr. Benjamin Fortney's specialty?

    Dr. Fortney is an Anesthesiologist near Fort Wayne, IN.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Fortney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fortney is affiliated with The Orthopedic Hospital, Dupont Hospital, Lutheran Hospital - Indiana, Parkview Dekalb Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Benjamin Fortney accepting new patients in Fort Wayne, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Fortney is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Fortney offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fortney's office at (260) 432-9812 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Fortney?

    Please contact Dr. Fortney's office at (260) 432-9812 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fortney's office located?

    Dr. Fortney's offices are located in Fort Wayne, IN and Warsaw, IN.