Active NPI 1477543908 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert A Forte , MD

Anesthesiology • Fort Wayne, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Forte, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Forte delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10315 DAWSONS CREEK BLVD STE AB.

Dr. Forte is affiliated with Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10315 Dawsons Creek Blvd Ste Ab

Fort Wayne, IN 468251912

Telephone 2604367875

Fax 2604329812

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc Facility NPI 1538159140

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Fort Wayne, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +11.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

137 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Wayne, IN (1501 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forte (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Fort Wayne Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$275.00	$40.36
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	13	13	$3107.50	$401.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	25	25	$275.00	$41.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$854.85	$119.54
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$277.50	$27.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	11	$943.75	$133.12
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$247.50	$29.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$234.62	$31.23
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$1658.00	$301.77
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$815.77	$52.17
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$635.64	$106.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	15	15	$597.23	$107.79
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	14	14	$805.00	$65.02
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	14	14	$727.79	$128.56
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$230.00	$31.38
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$1577.42	$285.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$330.00	$42.69
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	17	17	$1467.53	$276.60
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$895.71	$168.83
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	13	13	$598.23	$112.76
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	12	12	$770.00	$64.19
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$1622.50	$305.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$220.00	$31.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	29	29	$306.00	$49.51
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	28	27	$643.33	$124.52
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	14	14	$1020.00	$124.38
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	13	11	$497.45	$101.21
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	11	$816.00	$62.82
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	12	12	$2187.05	$424.16
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$610.15	$124.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-12

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IN 01044832A

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200095030 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc

2520 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 468251675

Phone: 2604163000

Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc

702 Van Buren St, Fort Wayne, IN 468023697

Phone: 2604253000

Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc

1316 E 7th St, Auburn, IN 467062538

Phone: 2609254600

Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc

7952 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 468044140

Phone: 2604352999

Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne Pc

7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 468044140

Phone: 2604357001

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Jenna Gardner , CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1003560277

Dr. Courtney Laubach , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013448703

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicole Borem Schickel , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023068269

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. James Brackmann , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1043200488

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bradley Schantz , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1073503199

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Brenda Arter , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1073866547

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 843603, DALLAS, TX 752840001 (Tel: 9722331999)

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2023

Registered at 10315 DAWSONS CREEK BLVD STE AB, FORT WAYNE, IN 468251912 (Tel: 2604367875)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #01044832A in IN)

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NPI Profile Active October 29, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 29, 2007

Registered at 5734 COVENTRY LN, FORT WAYNE, IN 468047141 (Tel: 2604367875)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 29, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 633260, CINCINNATI, OH 452633260 (Tel: 3178026303)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 29, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT FORTE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 29, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #01044832 in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 26, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477543908

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 26, 2005

Last Update: May 12, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 843603

Dallas, TX 752840001

Phone: 9722331999

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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