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Gastroenterology

Raetta B. Fountain, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenville, NC · Edenton, NC · Tarboro, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Raetta B. Fountain, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2465 Emerald Pl, Greenville, NC 27834. Phone: (252) 758-2701. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Raetta B. Fountain had 477 Original Medicare patients and 9,551 services. NPI 1487643854. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Raetta B. Fountain, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Raetta B. Fountain accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raetta B. Fountain accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Raetta B. Fountain see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 477 Original Medicare patients and 9,551 services for Raetta B. Fountain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Raetta B. Fountain's NPI number?
1487643854. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Raetta B. Fountain, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients477
Services billed to Medicare9,551
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)229 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)137 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)136 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)108 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)47 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Raetta B. Fountain works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raetta B. Fountain at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
  • Vidant Chowan HospitalEdenton, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341318
  • Vidant Edgecombe HospitalTarboro, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340107

Practice locations

Addresses where Raetta B. Fountain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Raetta B. Fountain as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Atlantic Gastroenterology PA7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in North Carolina →

Other gastroenterologists in Greenville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, NC — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Greenville →

Other clinicians in Atlantic Gastroenterology PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487643854
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians