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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:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
What is Dr. Fortson's NPI number?An 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 this 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
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Is 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 Christopher Fortson?
Please contact Dr. Fortson's office at (479) 785-2431 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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