Jayne S Fortson, M.D.

Dermatology

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.

(907) 563-3204Anchorage, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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.

45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (907) 563-4283
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

63.4/100

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 = better

78.5%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.9k received from industry

128 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Jayne S Fortson'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 · 1981

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 064029

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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