BENJAMIN LEONARD FORTSON M.D.
NPI 1063945756
Radiology - Pediatric Radiology in Cleveland, OH
NPI Status: Active since April 10, 2017
Contact Information
9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH
ZIP 44195
Phone: (216) 444-2200
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 9
- Radiology
- Pediatric Radiology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About BENJAMIN FORTSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Fortson, a provider established in Cleveland, Ohio with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in pediatric radiology and more than 9 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2017. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1063945756 assigned on April 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085P0229X with license number 35.145137 (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1063945756
- Provider Name
- BENJAMIN LEONARD FORTSON M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 9500 EUCLID AVE CLEVELAND, OH 44195
- Location Phone
- (216) 444-2200
- Mailing Address
- 9500 EUCLID AVE CLEVELAND, OH 44195
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2017
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-10-2017
- Last Update Date
- 07-13-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Radiology Pediatric Radiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2085P0229X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 35.145137
- License State
- OH
- Taxonomy Description
- A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) - POS
- Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Bronze Classic PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple HSA | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Elite | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Benjamin Fortson is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Benjamin Fortson is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8820486772
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20230731000893, I20240219003677
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Ct scan head or brain without contrast
X-ray of chest, 1 view
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
This service was performed 22 times for 22 patientsA chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1063945756, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1063945756, enumerated as an "individual" on April 10, 2017.
The provider is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE CLEVELAND, OH 44195 and the phone number is (216) 444-2200.
Radiology with taxonomy code 2085P0229X and a focus in Pediatric Radiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMO Louisiana and Oscar Insurance Corporation of. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
