Dr John Louis Fontana, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Charlotte, NC

Dr John Louis Fontana, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Metro-west Anesthesia Group Inc and his current practice location is 927 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 377-5772.

Dr John Louis Fontana is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200200352) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760447940.

Contact Information

Dr John Louis Fontana, MD
927 East Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28203-5203
(704) 377-5772
(704) 378-0695

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Louis Fontana
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience37 Years
Location927 East Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Louis Fontana attended and graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760447940
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/19/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446357453
  • Enrollment ID: I20120921000763

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Louis Fontana such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760447940NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 200200352 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ssm St Joseph Health CenterSaint charles, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Metro-west Anesthesia Group Inc2163329921149

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John Louis Fontana allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMetro-west Anesthesia Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245427335
PECOS PAC ID: 2163329921
Enrollment ID: O20031219000779

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John Louis Fontana is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Louis Fontana, MD
927 East Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28203-5203

Ph: (704) 377-5772
Dr John Louis Fontana, MD
927 East Blvd,
Charlotte, NC 28203-5203

Ph: (704) 377-5772

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