LEAH M. FORTSON MD
NPI 1023691151
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since May 05, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
HUNTSMAN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, 501 CHIPETA WAY, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108(801) 581-4096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2022, May 5, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Leah M. Fortson Md NPPES

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

LEAH M. FORTSON MD (NPI 1023691151) is an individual psychiatry provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (12985848-1205) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Johns Medical Center, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Dental Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023691151
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameLEAH M. FORTSONCredential: MD
Location AddressHUNTSMAN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, 501 CHIPETA WAYSalt Lake City, UT 84108
Mailing AddressHuntsman Mental Health Institute/ Dept Of Psychiatry, 501 Chipeta WaySalt Lake City, UT 84108 · (801) 581-4096
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of Dental MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1023691151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 12985848-1205
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
HUNTSMAN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Leah M. Fortson 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 ID7315321585
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251217000920
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.

St Johns Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, WY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number530015
Location625 East BroadwayJackson, WY 83001 · Teton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84108 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
$166.03 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $41.50 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.01 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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.

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 Leah Fortson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leah Fortson is 1023691151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2021.

Where is Leah Fortson located?

Leah Fortson practices at Huntsman Mental Health Institute 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. The listed phone number is (801) 581-4096.

What is Leah Fortson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Leah Fortson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leah Fortson 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 Leah Fortson accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Leah Fortson 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 Leah Fortson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leah Fortson is affiliated with St Johns Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leah Fortson was last updated on August 23, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.