Dr. Darryl L Fortson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Darryl L Fortson, MD,M D, is a Family Practice specialist in Munster, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Mary Medical Center Inc, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Hammond, Methodist Hospitals Inc, Community Hospital, St Catherine Hospital Inc. Dr. Darryl L Fortson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including D L Fortson M D P C. Dr. Darryl L Fortson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 924-9277 to request Dr. Darryl L Fortson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1950 45th Ave
Suite 100
Munster, IN 46321-3927

Phone 1: (219) 924-9277

Fax: (219) 924-9281
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Darryl L Fortson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4587615471
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • M D

Education and Training

  • Dr. Darryl L Fortson attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1538255823
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 17, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Darryl L Fortson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Darryl L Fortson has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • D L Fortson M D P C


Practice Locations

1950 45th Ave
Suite 100
Munster, IN 46321-3927

Phone: (219) 924-9277
Fax: (219) 924-9281
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, April 3, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, March 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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