BLAKE HUGO FORTES MD
NPI 1235699323
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Active since March 23, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308(954) 776-6880 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2023, Aug 24, 2020, Jul 14, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Blake Hugo Fortes Md NPPES

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

BLAKE HUGO FORTES MD (NPI 1235699323) is an individual retina specialist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME172651) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Florida International Univ, College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235699323
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameBLAKE HUGO FORTESCredential: MD
Location Address6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1909
Mailing Address6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 300Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1909 · (954) 776-6880
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSFlorida International Univ, College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2025
NPI 1235699323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME172651 Licensed in CA · A185112
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 30022 (MN)
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 67739 (MN)
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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

Blake Hugo Fortes 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 ID7911231436
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250307000981
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
40 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33308 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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 7

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

Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Ophthalmology
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Ophthalmology
6333 N FEDERAL HWY STE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

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 Blake Fortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blake Fortes is 1235699323. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2019.

Where is Blake Fortes located?

Blake Fortes practices at 6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. The listed phone number is (954) 776-6880.

What is Blake Fortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Blake Fortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blake Fortes 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 Blake Fortes accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Blake Fortes 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blake Fortes was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.