Daniel Fortes, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Marietta, GA

Daniel Fortes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Marietta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Wellstar Medical Group, Llc and his current practice location is 61 Whitcher St Ne Ste 4120, Marietta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 424-9732.

Daniel Fortes is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 89203) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124037486.

Contact Information

Daniel Fortes, MD
61 Whitcher St Ne Ste 4120,
Marietta, GA 30060-1179
(770) 424-9732
(770) 421-0228



Physician's Profile

Full NameDaniel Fortes
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location61 Whitcher St Ne Ste 4120, Marietta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Daniel Fortes graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124037486
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284638271
  • Enrollment ID: I20210617000871

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Daniel Fortes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124037486NPI-NPPES
329610501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) P7911 (Texas)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 89203 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellstar Kennestone HospitalMarietta, GAHospital
Wellstar Paulding HospitalHiram, GAHospital
Wellstar Cobb HospitalAustell, GAHospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical CenterLagrange, GAHospital
Wellstar North Fulton HospitalRoswell, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellstar Medical Group, Llc67090654021839

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Daniel Fortes allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Daniel Fortes, MD
61 Whitcher St Ne Ste 4120,
Marietta, GA 30060-1179

Ph: (770) 424-9732
Daniel Fortes, MD
61 Whitcher St Ne Ste 4120,
Marietta, GA 30060-1179

Ph: (770) 424-9732

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Marietta, GA

Dr. Ernest Louis Itkin, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 61 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 4120, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-424-9732    Fax: 770-421-0228
Dr. William Rodger Mayfield, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 61whitcher St Ne, Suite 4120, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-424-9732    Fax: 770-421-0228
Dr. Daniel L Miller, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 61 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 4120, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-424-9732    Fax: 770-421-0228
Dr. Theresa D. Luu, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 61 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 4120, Marietta, GA 30060
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Dr. Vinod H Thourani, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 270, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 678-331-6955    Fax: 770-428-7040
Dr. Richard J. Myung, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 61 Whitcher St Ne, Suite 4100, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-590-4180    Fax: 770-590-4186

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