Stephen J Fortunato, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in New Orleans, LA

Stephen J Fortunato, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc, Ochsner Mississippi, Llc, Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4155.

Stephen J Fortunato is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.09521R) 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 1669422440.

Contact Information

Stephen J Fortunato, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-4155
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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen J Fortunato
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience44 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana
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:
  • Stephen J Fortunato attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669422440
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638081995
  • Enrollment ID: I20130827000113

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen J Fortunato such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669422440NPI-NPPES
1953717MedicaidLA
8895NOMedicaidTX
00113440MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine G7207 (Texas)Secondary
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine MD.09521R (Louisiana)Primary
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine 23382 (Mississippi)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342
Ochsner Mississippi, Llc014358099390
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

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. Stephen J Fortunato allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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. Stephen J Fortunato 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
Stephen J Fortunato, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Stephen J Fortunato, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4155

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