Quick answers
- Does Alvaro H. Fonseca accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvaro H. Fonseca 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 Alvaro H. Fonseca see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 255 Original Medicare patients and 594 services for Alvaro H. Fonseca. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvaro H. Fonseca's NPI number?
- 1740225499. 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 Alvaro H. Fonseca, 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 | 255 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 594 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)228 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)73 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)55 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)50 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)35 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Alvaro H. Fonseca works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvaro H. Fonseca 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.
- East Georgia Regional Medical CenterStatesboro, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110075
- Effingham Health SystemSpringfield, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111306
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterHilton Head Island, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420080
- Savannah Health Services LLC dba Memorial Health University Medical CenterSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110036
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvaro H. Fonseca is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4700 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404
- 4750 Waters Ave, Suite 202Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 350‑7020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvaro H. Fonseca as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Savannah Multispecialty Associates LLC125 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Savannah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Savannah, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Savannah Multispecialty Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740225499 |
| 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