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Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Fort Smith, AR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fortson, Family Medicine Specialist in Fort Smith, AR?

    Dr. Christopher Fortson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Fortson completed his residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program. Dr. Fortson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fortson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fortson’s office at (479) 785-2431.

    Where did Dr. Fortson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program

    What languages does Dr. Fortson speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fortson typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fortson 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. Fortson. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fortson typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Fortson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fortson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fortson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fortson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 785-2431 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fortson accept in Fort Smith, AR?

    Dr. Fortson in Fort Smith, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fortson's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Fortson's Primary Practice

    1301 S E St

    Fort Smith, AR 72901

    (479) 785-2431

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    What hospitals are Dr. Fortson affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Fortson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Baptist Health - Fort Smith,Fort Smith, AR

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

    Dr. Fortson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770842148.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fortson?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Fortson's specialty?

    Dr. Fortson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fort Smith, AR.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Christopher Fortson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fortson is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christopher Fortson accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Fortson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Fortson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fortson's office at (479) 785-2431 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Fortson?

    Please contact Dr. Fortson's office at (479) 785-2431 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fortson's office located?

    Dr. Fortson's office is located in Fort Smith, AR.