Individual provider

Milton Fort, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Physician Medicare enrolled

Milton Fort, MD is a Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA, registered under NPI 1861460297.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 500 RUE DE LA VIE ST STE 410, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD.07008R LA Gynecologic Oncology Physician primary

This provider holds licence MD.07008R issued in LA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Gynecological Oncology
PAC ID
1153226253
Enrollment ID
I20080910000065

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Gynecological Oncology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Gynecologic Oncology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207VX0201X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1861460297 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMar 10, 2006
Last updatedJan 18, 2019
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 500 RUE DE LA VIE ST STE 410
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 216-3006
Fax (225) 216-1081
Other identifiers 1359556 · Medicaid (LA)
The last update on file is Jan 18, 2019. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1861460297 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 6 1 4 6 0 2 9
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 3 1 8 6 0 2 9

Sum = 63 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1861460297?
NPI 1861460297 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Milton Fort, MD in Baton Rouge, LA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Gynecologic Oncology cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.
How do I contact Milton Fort, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (225) 216-3006, last updated Jan 18, 2019. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Milton Fort, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1861460297 a valid number?
Yes. 1861460297 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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