GREY WILSON FORTENBERY
NPI 1518426865
Plastic Surgery in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Grey Fortenbery's NPI number?

The NPI number for Grey Fortenbery is 1518426865. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2019.

Q: What is Grey Fortenbery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Grey Fortenbery was last updated on August 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since March 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

315 19TH ST SE BLDG 100, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 328-3500(828) 328-8777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2025, Mar 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Grey Wilson Fortenbery NPPES

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

GREY WILSON FORTENBERY (NPI 1518426865) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (202501299) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518426865

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208200000X

Provider Legal NameGREY WILSON FORTENBERY

Location Address315 19TH ST SE BLDG 100Hickory, NC 28602-4230

Mailing Address1072 X Ray DrGastonia, NC 28054-7488 · (980) 399-6330 · Fax (704) 671-1095

Phone(828) 328-3500

Fax(828) 328-8777

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1518426865 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208200000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 202501299

Definition

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

315 19TH ST SE BLDG 100, Hickory, NC 28602

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 111100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106-1716 · Phone (216) 844-4780

Location 21927 3rd Avenue Ln SEHickory, NC 28602-2960 · Phone (828) 328-3500 · Fax (828) 328-8777

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.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

Grey Wilson Fortenbery 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 ID8022341726

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250523002144

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.

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340143

Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28602 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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

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

KRISTEN ELIZABETH BUSH PA-C

Physician Assistant

315 19TH ST SE BLDG 100
HICKORY, NC 28602

Catawba County (828) 325-9849

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 Grey Fortenbery's NPI number?

The NPI number for Grey Fortenbery is 1518426865. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2019.

Where is Grey Fortenbery located?

Grey Fortenbery practices at 315 19th St SE Bldg 100, Hickory, NC 28602. The listed phone number is (828) 328-3500.

What is Grey Fortenbery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Grey Fortenbery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Grey Fortenbery 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 Grey Fortenbery accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Grey Fortenbery 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 Grey Fortenbery affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Grey Fortenbery is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Grey Fortenbery was last updated on August 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.