DR. ALEX F FERTMAN MD
NPI 1790911873
Internal Medicine in Newton, NC

Q: What is Alex Fertman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Fertman is 1790911873. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2009.

Q: What is Alex Fertman's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Fertman was last updated on March 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 June 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3975 ROBINSON RD, NEWTON, NC 28658(828) 466-0466(828) 466-8862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2026, Jan 7, 2026, Dec 23, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Alex F Fertman Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEX F FERTMAN MD (NPI 1790911873) is an individual internal medicine provider in Newton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2016-00080) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790911873

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX F FERTMANCredential: MD

Location Address3975 ROBINSON RDNewton, NC 28658-9715

Mailing Address3975 Robinson RdNewton, NC 28658-9715 · (828) 466-0466 · Fax (828) 466-8862

Phone(828) 466-0466

Fax(828) 466-8862

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 3, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1790911873 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 · 2016-00080

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 ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 2016-00080 (NC)

3975 ROBINSON RD, Newton, NC 28658

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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. Alex F Fertman 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 ID1355507476

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160617000712

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

Medicare enrollment records show Alex Fertman reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolina Caring Serious Illness, LLC

Same address

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

3975 ROBINSON RD
Newton, NC 28658

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
49 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083449680 (828) 466-0466

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

61 mi

Multi-Specialty

1303 GREENSBORO STREET EXT
Lexington, NC 27295

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1639454499 (336) 716-2255

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 4

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.

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.

64 services61 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.

49 services33 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

44 services41 patients

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.

23 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340047

LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28658 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.

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.

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