Quick answers
- Does Fortunato G. Padua accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fortunato G. Padua accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Fortunato G. Padua's NPI number?
- 1023638517. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Fortunato G. Padua works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fortunato G. Padua at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Merit Health River OaksFlowood, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250138
- St Dominic-Jackson Memorial HospitalJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250048
Practice locations
Addresses where Fortunato G. Padua is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1325 E Fortification StJackson, MS 39202 (601) 354‑4488
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fortunato G. Padua as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center72 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023638517 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians