2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1205836194 MD MBA MPH FACS
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JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS

Otolaryngology Physician in EAST POINT, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
703
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$193.36
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EAST POINT, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 703 claims across 255 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $193.36 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS filed 703 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in EAST POINT, Georgia.

703
Part D claims, 2023
$193.36
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2005

NPI 1205836194

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

703 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Georgia

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in EAST POINT, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD MBA MPH FACS. NPI: 1205836194. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD MBA MPH FACS credentials at 1136 CLEVELAND AVE, EAST POINT, GA, 30344, with a listed phone of (404) 768-9350. NPI 1205836194 was issued on 07/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORTSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 703 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1136 CLEVELAND AVE
EAST POINT, GA 30344

Provider Details

NPI 1205836194
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD MBA MPH FACS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$193

Largest payer

AERIN MEDICAL INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

703
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
786
Total Day Supply
13,934
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
35 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
129

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 87, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
176
Azithromycin
86
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
65
Chlorzoxazone
42
Sucralfate
34
Omeprazole
21
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
20
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
18
Meclizine Hcl
18
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's 703 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FORTSON.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's specialty?
JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in EAST POINT, Georgia. Credentials: MD MBA MPH FACS.
How much does JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS wrote 703 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS located?
JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS is located at 1136 CLEVELAND AVE, EAST POINT, GA, 30344. Phone: (404) 768-9350.
What is JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's NPI number?
JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205836194, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Azithromycin, Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS accept Medicare?
JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS appears in CMS Medicare data with 703 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's credentials?
JAMES FORTSON, MD MBA MPH FACS's NPI is 1205836194 with credentials MD MBA MPH FACS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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