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Dr. Michael Forte, MD

Akron, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forte, Pulmonologist in Akron, OH?

    Dr. Michael Forte, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Forte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forte’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forte’s office at (330) 319-9700.

    What languages does Dr. Forte speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Forte treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Forte 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. Forte. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified
    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Does Dr. Forte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 319-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forte accept in Akron, OH?

    Dr. Forte in Akron, OH 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • SummaCare

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    Where is Dr. Forte's office located?

    Dr. Michael Forte's Primary Practice

    95 Arch St Ste 175A

    Akron, OH 44304

    (330) 319-9700

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    Dr. Michael Forte's Practice 2

    3780 Medina Rd Ste 105

    Medina, OH 44256

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    Dr. Michael Forte's Practice 3

    3825 Fishcreek Rd Ste 200

    Stow, OH 44224

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

    Dr. Forte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437544723.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forte?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Forte's specialty?

    Dr. Forte is a Pulmonologist near Akron, OH. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Forte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Forte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forte is affiliated with Summa Health System – Akron Campus 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

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    Is Michael Forte accepting new patients in Akron, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Forte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Forte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forte's office at (330) 319-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Forte?

    Please contact Dr. Forte's office at (330) 319-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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