Fulton Christopher Kornack, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Fulton Christopher Kornack is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Jamaica Plain, MA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 522-1734Jamaica Plain, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 46 years in orthopaedic surgery, Fulton Christopher Kornack, MD is a long-established orthopedic surgeon in Jamaica Plain. A University of Massachusetts Medical School graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.

1 of 89 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in MASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Jamaica Plain46+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5444dNPPES updated 2011-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1153 Centre St Suite 54, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3446

Fax: (617) 522-8325
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

45.9%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+40.8 pts)

45.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

277

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

100

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

268

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)25%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$24 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Fulton Christopher Kornack's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    Umass Chan Medical School

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1980)

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Fulton Christopher Kornack

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Fulton Christopher Kornack for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Jamaica Plain 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 Fulton Christopher Kornack

Dr. Kornack is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jamaica Plain, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 522-1734.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.

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