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Gastroenterology

Furkan U. Ertem, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenville, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Furkan U. Ertem, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601. Phone: (513) 853-8520. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Furkan U. Ertem had 746 Original Medicare patients and 1,390 services. NPI 1487018065. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (513) 853‑8520
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Francis-Downtown
  • Group practice: Bon Secours Medical Group Greenville Specialty Care LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Furkan U. Ertem, 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 Furkan U. Ertem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Furkan U. Ertem 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 Furkan U. Ertem see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 746 Original Medicare patients and 1,390 services for Furkan U. Ertem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Furkan U. Ertem's NPI number?
1487018065. 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 Furkan U. Ertem, 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 patients746
Services billed to Medicare1,390
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)211 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)154 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)140 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)140 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)127 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes33%

Hospitals where Furkan U. Ertem works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Furkan U. Ertem 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.

  • St Francis-DowntownGreenville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420023

Practice locations

Addresses where Furkan U. Ertem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Furkan U. Ertem as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bon Secours Medical Group Greenville Specialty Care LLC292 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in South Carolina →

Other gastroenterologists in Greenville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, SC — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Greenville →

Other clinicians in Bon Secours Medical Group Greenville Specialty Care LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487018065
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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