VINCENT P. FORTUNATO MD – NPI #1174508436
Internal Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VINCENT FORTUNATO is a physician located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174508436 to VINCENT FORTUNATO on December 09, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Aug 28, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VINCENT FORTUNATO below.

NPI Profile for
VINCENT P. FORTUNATO

NPI Number
1174508436
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VINCENT P. FORTUNATO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 104
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122-3356
Phone: (148) 216-8893 Fax: (314) 821-1887
Mailing address
10004 KENNERLY RD
SUITE #255A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128-2141
Phone: (314) 843-5140 Fax: (314) 843-8010
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VINCENT FORTUNATO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAMO4084340
OTHERBLUE CROSSMO21532
OTHERCIGNA HEALTHCAREMO431650657
OTHERHEALTHLINKMO173933
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREMO110080662
OTHERUNITED HEALTHCAREMO9499441
MEDICAIDMO206760100
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 MO R1J64

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VINCENT FORTUNATO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH
      10010 KENNERLY ROAD
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
    • MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      3015 N BALLAS RD
      TOWN AND COUNTRY, MO 63131
    • SSM ST CLARE HEALTH CENTER
      1015 BOWLES
      FENTON, MO 63026
    • ST LUKE'S DES PERES HOSPITAL
      2345 DOUGHERTY FERRY ROAD
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
    • ST LUKES HOSPITAL
      232 S WOODS MILL RD
      CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • DELMAR GARDENS HOME CARE INC
      14805 NORTH OUTER 40 ROAD, SUITE 320
      CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
    • MERCY HOME HEALTH
      9735 LANDMARK PARKWAY - SUITE 201
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63127
  • NURSING HOME
    • DELMAR GARDENS ON THE GREEN
      15197 CLAYTON ROAD
      CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017

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