Quick answers
- Does Amber N. Fortenberry accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Amber N. Fortenberry may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Amber N. Fortenberry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 308 services for Amber N. Fortenberry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amber N. Fortenberry's NPI number?
- 1942713300. 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 Amber N. 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 308 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)97 services
- Prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or qualif (G0318)82 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)40 services
- Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99345)14 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)13 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia53%
- Arthritis51%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Anxiety44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Amber N. Fortenberry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3975 Robinson RdNewton, NC 28658 (828) 466‑0466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amber N. Fortenberry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Caring Serious Illness LLC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Newton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Caring Serious Illness LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942713300 |
| 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