Quick answers
- Does Stephen J. Fortunato accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen J. Fortunato 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 Stephen J. Fortunato's NPI number?
- 1669422440. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Stephen J. Fortunato works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen J. Fortunato 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen J. Fortunato is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1341 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433 (985) 898‑7175
- 149 Drinkwater RdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 (504) 842‑4431
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 1721 Medical Park DrBiloxi, MS 39532 (228) 207‑0601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen J. Fortunato as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- Ochsner Mississippi, LLC100 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669422440 |
| 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