Quick answers
- Does Gerald R. Fortuna accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald R. Fortuna 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 Gerald R. Fortuna see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,507 Original Medicare patients and 2,931 services for Gerald R. Fortuna. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerald R. Fortuna's NPI number?
- 1447479829. 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 Gerald R. Fortuna, 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 patients | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,931 |
| Different services or procedures | 110 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)474 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)310 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)266 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)188 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)147 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Gerald R. Fortuna works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald R. Fortuna 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.
- Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420085
- McLeod Loris HospitalLoris, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 420105
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald R. Fortuna is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1229 Nexton Pkwy, Unit CSummerville, SC 29486 (843) 577‑4551
- 1327 Ashley River Rd, Suite BCharleston, SC 29407 (843) 577‑4551
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald R. Fortuna as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Vascular and Vein Center PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Vascular and Vein Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447479829 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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