Amber Nicole Fortenberry, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Amber Nicole Fortenberry is a Nurse Practitioner based in Newton, NC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(828) 466-0466Newton, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NC can see Amber Nicole Fortenberry, FNP in person in Newton or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 9+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).

1 of 586 Nurse Practitioner providers in NCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Newton9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 277dNPPES updated 2025-08-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658-9715

Fax: (828) 466-8862
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

29.27%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+24.2 pts)

29.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

69

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

82

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)52%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+17%)49%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 18, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 9 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Taxonomy: 363L00000X

Virtual Nursing Care With Amber Nicole Fortenberry

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Amber Nicole Fortenberry for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Newton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Amber Nicole Fortenberry

NPI records show Dr. Fortenberry as active with telehealth listed in Newton, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 466-0466.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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