Quick answers
- Does Diane H. Fortman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diane H. Fortman 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 Diane H. Fortman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 688 services for Diane H. Fortman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diane H. Fortman's NPI number?
- 1487784880. 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 Diane H. Fortman, 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 | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 688 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)171 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)152 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)122 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)41 services
- Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail (11730)33 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Diane H. Fortman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2448 Elmwood AveKenmore, NY 14217 (716) 875‑7878
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487784880 |
| 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
- 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