Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, ME with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Portland, ME. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 23% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
51 Sewall St Rheumatology Associates, Pa, Portland, ME 04102-2643
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202395.36/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.55%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
7.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
237
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
352
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,237
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.15M
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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 · 1991
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Portland 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 Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg
Dr. Gartner-Fanburg is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Portland, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 774-5761.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg
Practice Location
51 Sewall St Rheumatology Associates, Pa, Portland, ME 04102-2643
Mailing Address
51 Sewall St Rheumatology Associates, Pa, Portland, ME 04102-2643
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