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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fortson, Internist in Pell City, AL?
Dr. Stephen Fortson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pell City, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fortson graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Fortson is fluent in English, 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 (205) 814-9284.
Where did Dr. Fortson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fortson speak?
Dr. Fortson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fortson typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fortson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fortson 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. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Fortson accept my insurance?
Dr. Fortson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 814-9284 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fortson accept in Pell City, AL?
Dr. Fortson in Pell City, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Fortson's office located?
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 1073819058.
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. Stephen Fortson's specialty?
Dr. Fortson is a Internist near Pell City, AL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Stephen Fortson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fortson is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, Uab 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 Stephen Fortson accepting new patients in Pell City, AL?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Fortson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Fortson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fortson's office at (205) 814-9284 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Fortson?
Please contact Dr. Fortson's office at (205) 814-9284 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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