Quick answers
- Does Paula A. Fontaine accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula A. Fontaine 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 Paula A. Fontaine see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 613 Original Medicare patients and 2,385 services for Paula A. Fontaine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula A. Fontaine's NPI number?
- 1780654004. 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 Paula A. Fontaine, 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 | 613 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,385 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)850 services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)284 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)272 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)266 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)209 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Paula A. Fontaine works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula A. Fontaine 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.
- Heywood Hospital -Gardner, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220095
- UMass Memorial Healthalliance HospitalsLeominster, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220001
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula A. Fontaine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 32 State Rd EWestminster, MA 01473 (978) 874‑1300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula A. Fontaine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Foot Care Center PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780654004 |
| 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