Quick answers
- Does Nelayda Fonte accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nelayda Fonte may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nelayda Fonte see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 80 Original Medicare patients and 141 services for Nelayda Fonte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nelayda Fonte's NPI number?
- 1710975354. 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 Nelayda Fonte, 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 | 80 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 141 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)127 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%
- Diabetes59%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Chronic kidney disease58%
- Heart failure51%
Hospitals where Nelayda Fonte works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nelayda Fonte 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.
- HCA Florida Lehigh HospitalLehigh Acres, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100107
- Indiana University Health Arnett HospitalLafayette, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150173
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelayda Fonte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Lee BlvdLehigh Acres, FL 33936 (239) 369‑2101
- 1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 (888) 484‑3258
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelayda Fonte as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- IU Health Medical Group LLC4,462 clinicians in the group
- Ies Critical Care Florida PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in IU Health Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710975354 |
| 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