Jayne S Fortson, M.D.
Jayne S Fortson is a Dermatology specialist based in Anchorage, AK with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jayne S Fortson, M.D. runs an independent dermatologist practice in Anchorage, AK. A Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School graduate since 1981, she brings 45+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 4817dNPPES updated 2013-03-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 301, Anchorage, AK 99508-5205
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202363.4/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.5%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
350
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
157
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
590
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.23M
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
128 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Jayne S Fortson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1981)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064029
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Dermatology Care With Jayne S Fortson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jayne S Fortson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Anchorage 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 Jayne S Fortson
Dr. Fortson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Anchorage, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 563-3204.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jayne S Fortson
Practice Location
2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 301, Anchorage, AK 99508-5205
Mailing Address
2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 301, Anchorage, AK 99508-5205
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