Christopher Thomas Fortson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Fort Smith, AR

Christopher Thomas Fortson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities, University Of Arkansas and his current practice location is 1301 S E St, Fort Smith, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 785-2431.

Christopher Thomas Fortson is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E-9194) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770842148.

Contact Information

Christopher Thomas Fortson, MD
1301 S E St,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4716
(479) 785-2431
(479) 494-7787

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Thomas Fortson
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience12 Years
Location1301 S E St, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Thomas Fortson graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770842148
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2012
  • Last Update Date: 06/19/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305158825
  • Enrollment ID: I20150710002329

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Thomas Fortson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770842148NPI-NPPES
200492590AMedicaidOK
209362001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine E-9194 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital
Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities3870668510283
University Of Arkansas40825289551098

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Thomas Fortson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831193531
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20040124000178
Entity NameMercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902073620
PECOS PAC ID: 3870668510
Enrollment ID: O20080814000789

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Thomas Fortson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Thomas Fortson, MD
612 S 12th St,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4702

Ph: (479) 785-2431
Christopher Thomas Fortson, MD
1301 S E St,
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4716

Ph: (479) 785-2431

Reviews and Comments


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