NPI age
14 years
Enumerated 2011-06-28
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Thomas Getzen Fortson, M.D.
Fortson is 1 of 13 internal medicine providers in Columbus and 1 of 539 in Georgia.
Primary specialty
Internal Medicine
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
GA
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2019-01-14
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 539 active internal medicine providers in Georgia.
NPI age
14 years
↓ 4 yr below median (18 yr)
State licenses
1 state
20% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
1
In the 60% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2011 → 2026
2011-06Enumerated in NPPES
2011
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
500 18th St Ste A30
Columbus, GA 31901
Mailing address
707 Center St Ste 110
Columbus, GA 319011575
Additional practice locations
1 secondary location on file with NPPES.
Location 2
500 18th St Ste A30
Columbus, GA 31901
Specialties
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Internal Medicine PrimaryAn internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex...
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Internal MedicineA physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer,...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (GA) | 072281 | GA LICENSES |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 2 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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