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DR. PETER THOMAS FORTKORT MD
NPI 1649362138
Internal Medicine in Lumberton, NC

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 W 27TH ST, LUMBERTON, NC 28358(910) 671-5220(910) 272-1437 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Peter Thomas Fortkort Md NPPES

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

DR. PETER THOMAS FORTKORT MD (NPI 1649362138) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lumberton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9500577) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southeastern Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649362138
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PETER THOMAS FORTKORTCredential: MD
Location Address300 W 27TH STLumberton, NC 28358-3075
Mailing Address300 W 27th StLumberton, NC 28358-3075 · (910) 671-5220
Phone(910) 671-5220
Fax(910) 272-1437
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2019
✔ NPI 1649362138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9500577
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 95-00577 (NC)
300 W 27TH ST, Lumberton, NC 28358
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Other Identifiers 3

MedicaidN00579SC
Medicaid5300138NC
Medicaid1649362138NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Peter Thomas Fortkort 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 ID7719930429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050222000908, I20210602002016
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Peter Fortkort reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Robeson Hospitalist Group PLLC
Same address
Hospitalist
300 W 27TH ST
Lumberton, NC 28358
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336782507 (910) 671-5000
Mcleod Loris Seacoast Hospital
40 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3655 MITCHELL ST
Loris, SC 29569
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265708119 (843) 716-7000
Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc
52 mi
Emergency Medical Services
555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 816 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154371433 (843) 777-2000
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of North Carolina PLLC
109 mi
Internal Medicine
1200 N ELM ST, 5TH FLOOR
Greensboro, NC 27401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164724902 (336) 832-5777

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
268 services117 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
188 services174 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
168 services87 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
149 services143 patients
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406
This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340050
Location300 W 27 St PO Box 1408Lumberton, NC 28359 · Robeson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420051
Location555 E Cheves St Box 8700Florence, SC 29506 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28358 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers26 claims26 services$19.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$6.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
6 suppliers28 claims28 services$100.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 671-5290
MADHU SUDAN BHATTARAI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 671-5000
ARSLAN FAHIM D.O., M.P.H.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 671-5000
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Psychiatric Unit
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 272-1230
AMY L ROBERTS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (843) 661-6215
CHARLES A WOOLLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 671-5000
ASHLEY GREEN RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 671-5000
MR. HUBERT M CZARNECKI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 W 27TH ST
LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Robeson County (910) 671-5000

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 Peter Fortkort's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Fortkort is 1649362138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Where is Peter Fortkort located?

Peter Fortkort practices at 300 W 27th St, Lumberton, NC 28358. The listed phone number is (910) 671-5220.

What is Peter Fortkort's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Peter Fortkort enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter Fortkort 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Peter Fortkort's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Peter Fortkort reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Robeson Hospitalist Group PLLC (Lumberton, NC), Mcleod Loris Seacoast Hospital (Loris, SC), Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc (Florence, SC) and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of North Carolina PLLC (Greensboro, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Peter Fortkort's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Peter Fortkort accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Peter Fortkort 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 Peter Fortkort affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Fortkort is affiliated with Southeastern Regional Medical Center and Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Fortkort was last updated on August 22, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.