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Neurosurgery

Elizabeth Fontana, MD

Works at hospitals in Anchorage, AK · Jamaica, NY · Alaska, New York

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is a neurosurgeon at 120 46 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Phone: (718) 006-6708. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elizabeth Fontana had 21 Original Medicare patients and 30 services. NPI 1730332594. 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.

  • Specialty: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 120 46 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 006‑6708
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Alaska Regional Hospital, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: Jamaica Hospital (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elizabeth Fontana, 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 Elizabeth Fontana accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth Fontana 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 Elizabeth Fontana see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 30 services for Elizabeth Fontana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elizabeth Fontana's NPI number?
1730332594. 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 Elizabeth Fontana, 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 patients21
Services billed to Medicare30
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

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%
  • Arthritis67%
  • Diabetes62%

Hospitals where Elizabeth Fontana works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth Fontana 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elizabeth Fontana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth Fontana as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Jamaica Hospital255 clinicians in the group
  • TJH Medical Services PC219 clinicians in the group
  • Coastal Neurology and Neurosurgery Inc10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Jamaica Hospital

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1730332594
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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