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Dr. Gerald Fortuna, MD

Dr. Gerald Fortuna, MD

Vascular Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

West Columbia, SC

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fortuna, Vascular Surgeon in West Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Gerald Fortuna, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Fortuna completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, General Surgery. Dr. Fortuna is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fortuna’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fortuna’s office at (314) 653-5806.

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

    • Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of South Carolina

    What languages does Dr. Fortuna speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Fortuna typically treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Fortuna 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. Fortuna. 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:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Fortuna typically perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Fortuna 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. Fortuna. 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:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cephalic Vein Transposition
    • Dialysis Access Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Does Dr. Fortuna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fortuna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 653-5806 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fortuna accept in West Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Fortuna in West Columbia, SC 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 South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Planned Administrators

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fortuna's office located?

    Dr. Gerald Fortuna's Primary Practice

    2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 400

    West Columbia, SC 29169

    (314) 653-5806

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

    Dr. Fortuna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447479829.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fortuna?

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

    What is Dr. Gerald Fortuna's specialty?

    Dr. Fortuna is a Vascular Surgeon near West Columbia, SC.

    What does a Vascular Surgeon do?

    A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.

    Is Dr. Gerald Fortuna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fortuna is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, Conway Medical Center 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. Gerald Fortuna accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Fortuna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerald Fortuna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fortuna's office at (314) 653-5806 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Fortuna?

    Please contact Dr. Fortuna's office at (314) 653-5806 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fortuna's office located?

    Dr. Fortuna's office is located in West Columbia, SC.