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General Surgery

Maxwell Fohtung, MD

Sees patients in Denver, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Maxwell Fohtung, MD is a general surgeon at 8181 E Tufts Ave, Suite 560, Denver, CO 80237. Phone: (866) 782-8393. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Maxwell Fohtung had 317 Original Medicare patients and 4,034 services. NPI 1982088571. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 8181 E Tufts Ave, Suite 560, Denver, CO 80237 · Directions
  • Phone: (866) 782‑8393
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Pro Health One Inc
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maxwell Fohtung, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Maxwell Fohtung accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maxwell Fohtung 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 Maxwell Fohtung see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 4,034 services for Maxwell Fohtung. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Maxwell Fohtung's NPI number?
1982088571. 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 Maxwell Fohtung, 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 patients317
Services billed to Medicare4,034
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)1,716 services
  2. Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)813 services
  3. Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)502 services
  4. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)367 services
  5. Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound (17250)216 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 cholesterol61%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia57%
  • Depression54%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Chronic kidney disease50%

Practice locations

Addresses where Maxwell Fohtung is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maxwell Fohtung as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pro Health One Inc26 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Denver

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Denver, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pro Health One Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982088571
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians