Quick answers
- Does Ricardo D. Fontanet accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo D. Fontanet may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ricardo D. Fontanet see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 234 services for Ricardo D. Fontanet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo D. Fontanet's NPI number?
- 1528299054. 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 Ricardo D. Fontanet, 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 patients | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 234 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)50 services
- X-ray of both knees while standing (73565)27 services
- X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (72170)19 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)15 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol72%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Heart failure26%
Hospitals where Ricardo D. Fontanet works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo D. Fontanet 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.
- Hospital de la ConcepcionSan German, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400021
- Mayaguez Medical Center Dr Ramon Emeterio BetancesMayaguez, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400103
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo D. Fontanet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carr 2 Km 173, Torre San Vicente De Paul Suite 110San German, PR 00683 (787) 966‑3660
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in San German
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San German, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528299054 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians