Quick answers
- Does Grey W. Fortenbery accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Grey W. Fortenbery 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 Grey W. Fortenbery's NPI number?
- 1518426865. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Grey W. Fortenbery works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Grey W. Fortenbery 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.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
Practice locations
Addresses where Grey W. Fortenbery is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1927 3rd Ave Ln SEHickory, NC 28602
- 315 19th St SEHickory, NC 28602 (828) 325‑9849
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Grey W. Fortenbery as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| 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) | 1518426865 |
| 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