Quick answers
- Does Melissa R. Fortenberry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa R. Fortenberry 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 Melissa R. Fortenberry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 2,510 services for Melissa R. Fortenberry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa R. Fortenberry's NPI number?
- 1710558622. 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 Melissa R. Fortenberry, 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,510 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)722 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)599 services
- Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes (97116)498 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)417 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)44 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Depression44%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia42%
- Anxiety40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa R. Fortenberry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2201 Verot School RdLafayette, LA 70508 (337) 344‑0509
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa R. Fortenberry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Louisiana Physical Therapy Services of Lafayette, LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Louisiana →
Other physical therapists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Louisiana Physical Therapy Services of Lafayette, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710558622 |
| 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