Dr Jayne S Fortson, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Anchorage, AK

Dr Jayne S Fortson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. She went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. Her current practice location is 2401 E 42nd Ave, Ste 301, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 563-3204.

Dr Jayne S Fortson is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 2600) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1932170297.

Contact Information

Dr Jayne S Fortson, MD
2401 E 42nd Ave, Ste 301,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5205
(907) 563-3204
(907) 563-4283



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jayne S Fortson
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience43 Years
Location2401 E 42nd Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jayne S Fortson attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932170297
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597944645
  • Enrollment ID: I20110121000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jayne S Fortson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932170297NPI-NPPES
MD2600MedicaidAK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 2600 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital

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. Dr Jayne S Fortson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJayne S Fortson Md
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114998473
PECOS PAC ID: 0749273092
Enrollment ID: O20040405000568

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jayne S Fortson, MD
2401 E 42nd Ave, Ste 301,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5205

Ph: (907) 563-3204
Dr Jayne S Fortson, MD
2401 E 42nd Ave, Ste 301,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5205

Ph: (907) 563-3204

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Stephanie Ann Mcleish, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3841 Piper St Ste T4-020, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-646-8500    
Dr. Andrzej R Maciejewski, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3260 Providence Dr, #523, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-569-1049    Fax: 907-563-4564
Dr. Courtney Weathersby Bagayoko, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 615 E 82nd Ave Ste 204, Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: 907-865-8455    Fax: 913-246-4901
Gina M Brown, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3340 Providence Dr Ste A358, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-268-2067    Fax: 855-395-0858
Thomas P Senter, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 636 Barrow St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-276-1315    Fax: 907-278-7129
Jeffrey Joseph Bidinger, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3841 Piper St Ste T4-020, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-646-8500    Fax: 907-646-9760
Michael D Michener, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3841 Piper St Ste T4-020, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-646-8500    Fax: 907-646-9760

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