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General Surgery

David M. Fortenberry, MD

Works at hospitals in Dothan, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. David M. Fortenberry, MD is a general surgeon at 3280 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303. Phone: (855) 830-8346. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, David M. Fortenberry had 201 Original Medicare patients and 823 services. NPI 1215090774. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 3280 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303 · Directions
  • Phone: (855) 830‑8346
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Flowers Hospital
  • Group practice: Center for Vein Restoration Al LLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David M. Fortenberry, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does David M. Fortenberry accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Fortenberry 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.
How many Medicare patients does David M. Fortenberry see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 201 Original Medicare patients and 823 services for David M. Fortenberry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is David M. Fortenberry's NPI number?
1215090774. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for David M. Fortenberry, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients201
Services billed to Medicare823
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (36465)249 services
  2. Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance (36475)157 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)100 services
  4. Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein (36470)59 services
  5. Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance (36466)53 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where David M. Fortenberry works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David M. Fortenberry 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.

  • Flowers HospitalDothan, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010055

Practice locations

Addresses where David M. Fortenberry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David M. Fortenberry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Center for Vein Restoration Al LLC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Dothan

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dothan, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Center for Vein Restoration Al LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215090774
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians