Dr. Stephen Fortunato, MD
New Orleans, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fortunato, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Stephen Fortunato, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Fortunato completed his residency at Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology; University Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Fortunato is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fortunato’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fortunato’s office at (504) 842-4155.
Where did Dr. Fortunato go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Tx
Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology; University Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh
Is Dr. Fortunato board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Fortunato, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Fortunato speak?
Dr. Fortunato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fortunato treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fortunato 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. Fortunato. 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:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
- Antenatal Dating Scan
- Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
- Due Date Confirmation Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
- Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates
Also known as:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Cervical Length Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
- Cervix measurement during pregnancy
- Screening for preterm labor risk
- Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
- Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length
Also known as:
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Baby Growing Too Slowly
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal growth restriction
- Small for gestational age
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365990: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, unspecified trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- Pre-existing High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
- Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy
- Pregnancy with Pre-existing Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O10919: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- 32 Weeks Pregnant
- Pregnancy
- Eight months pregnant
- Week 32 of gestation
- Third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A32: 32 weeks gestation of pregnancy
Also known as:
- Diabetes During Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetic Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24919: Unspecified diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Which procedures does Dr. Fortunato perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Fortunato may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fortunato's office.
Does Dr. Fortunato accept my insurance?
Dr. Fortunato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fortunato accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Fortunato in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fortunato's office located?
Dr. Stephen Fortunato's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4155
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Stephen Fortunato an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Fortunato has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Fortunato, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Fortunato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fortunato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669422440.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fortunato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fortunato
What is Dr. Stephen Fortunato's specialty?
Dr. Fortunato is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Fortunato to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Fortunato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fortunato is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Fortunato accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Fortunato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Fortunato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fortunato's office at (504) 842-4155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Fortunato?
Please contact Dr. Fortunato's office at (504) 842-4155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Fortunato have?
Dr. Stephen Fortunato is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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