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DR. FORTUNATO GABRIEL PADUA MD
NPI 1023638517
Orthopaedic Surgery in Jackson, MS

Active since April 24, 2020PECOS Enrolled
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST, JACKSON, MS 39202(601) 354-4488(601) 351-5980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 31, 2026, Apr 24, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Fortunato Gabriel Padua Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. FORTUNATO GABRIEL PADUA MD (NPI 1023638517) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (34898) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Merit Health River Oaks, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023638517
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FORTUNATO GABRIEL PADUACredential: MD
Location Address1325 E FORTIFICATION STJackson, MS 39202-2442
Mailing Address1325 E Fortification StJackson, MS 39202-2442 · (601) 354-4488 · Fax (601) 351-5980
Fax(601) 351-5980
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2026
NPI 1023638517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses Licensed in MS · 34898 Licensed in CO · DR.0078057
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST, Jackson, MS 39202

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1216 N 21st St # 3FPhiladelphia, PA 19103-1001 · Phone (985) 788-3143
Location 2300 W Ottley AveFruita, CO 81521-2118 · Phone (970) 858-2705 · Fax (970) 858-9961

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Fortunato Gabriel Padua Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113349747
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250611000936
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Merit Health River Oaks

Acute Care Hospitals · Flowood, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250138
Location1030 River Oaks DriveFlowood, MS 39232 · Rankin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39202 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Orthopaedic Surgery
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Orthopaedic Surgery
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
JACKSON, MS 39202

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Fortunato Padua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fortunato Padua is 1023638517. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2020.

Where is Fortunato Padua located?

Fortunato Padua practices at 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202. The listed phone number is (601) 354-4488.

What is Fortunato Padua's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Fortunato Padua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fortunato Padua is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Fortunato Padua accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Fortunato Padua as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Fortunato Padua affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fortunato Padua is affiliated with Merit Health River Oaks.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fortunato Padua was last updated on July 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.