Edgardo Fortuno, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Edgardo Fortuno is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Sioux Falls, SD with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edgardo Fortuno, DO has been part of the Sioux Falls medical community since 2017 in independent practice. A Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, New York graduate since 2017, he brings 9+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in South Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1309 W 17th St Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-8805
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378/100
South Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better52.99%
South Dakota avg: 6.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+47.9 pts)
52.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
South Dakota avg: 80.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
132
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
93
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
519
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $24k
Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.
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.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, New York
Board certified · Mar 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, New York (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Edgardo Fortuno
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edgardo Fortuno for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sioux Falls 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 Edgardo Fortuno
NPI records show Dr. Fortuno as active with telehealth listed in Sioux Falls, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 328-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1309 W 17th St Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-8805
Mailing Address
Po Box 5074, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
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