Active NPI 1902067853 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Joseph Forton , MD

Internal Medicine • Columbus, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Forton, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Columbus, OH. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Forton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1654 UPHAM DR.

Dr. Forton is affiliated with Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Ohio Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1654 Upham Dr
202 Means Hall

Columbus, OH 432101250

Telephone 6142934919

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Ohio State University Medical Center Facility NPI 1962619635

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Columbus, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -0.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.2 Yrs

State Avg: 26.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

596 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, OH (5516 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Forton (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Columbus Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	296	116	$993.58	$112.20
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	159	87	$687.08	$73.75
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	136	134	$978.32	$107.11
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	58	58	$1929.91	$164.34
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	12	12	$690.46	$76.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	347	153	$604.96	$76.32
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	205	93	$885.23	$112.79
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	138	135	$885.06	$109.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	63	61	$1689.05	$167.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	429	168	$719.24	$99.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	159	85	$500.71	$68.79
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	141	138	$738.89	$101.51
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	78	78	$1392.24	$192.49
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	16	11	$503.41	$69.02
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	14	14	$504.22	$69.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	495	171	$741.10	$100.58
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	170	162	$763.71	$103.29
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	145	75	$512.49	$70.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	79	78	$1439.50	$194.24
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	23	22	$517.52	$70.40
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	22	22	$1318.91	$178.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	562	177	$741.10	$104.70
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	157	153	$763.71	$106.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	119	65	$512.49	$72.40
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	72	72	$1439.50	$203.31
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	23	23	$517.52	$72.56
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	11	11	$1318.91	$185.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	482	171	$741.10	$100.63
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	286	150	$512.49	$71.00
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	212	205	$763.71	$102.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	123	120	$1439.50	$196.61
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	40	40	$517.52	$71.23
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	32	32	$1318.91	$181.88
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	16	15	$517.52	$71.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	425	169	$741.10	$102.14
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	282	148	$512.49	$70.87
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	221	215	$763.71	$104.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	114	113	$1439.50	$197.85
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	18	18	$517.52	$71.28
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	17	17	$1318.91	$182.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	715	247	$736.03	$98.21
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	207	200	$758.71	$100.76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	182	104	$509.64	$67.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	87	85	$1433.51	$190.72
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	31	31	$514.63	$68.37
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	22	22	$1313.60	$174.92
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	18	13	$743.76	$98.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License OH 35.096220

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Ohio Llc

3300 Mercy Health Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 452111103

Phone: 5132155000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 19, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 19, 2011

Registered at 1654 UPHAM DR, 202 MEANS HALL, COLUMBUS, OH 432101250 (Tel: 6142934919)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2011

Registered at 1654 UPHAM DR, 202 MEANS HALL, COLUMBUS, OH 432101250

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2011

Recorded as WILLIAM FORTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #35.096220 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902067853

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2008

Last Update: June 19, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1654 Upham Dr, 202 Means Hall

Columbus, OH 432101250

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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