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Psychiatry

Louis A. Fontana, MD

Sees patients in Chula Vista, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Louis A. Fontana, MD is a psychiatrist at 1637 3rd Ave, Suite B, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Phone: (619) 662-4100. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1780734343. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 1637 3rd Ave, Suite B, Chula Vista, CA 91911 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (619) 662‑4100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.
  • Medical school: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine · graduated 1980 (46 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis A. 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 Louis A. Fontana accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis A. 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.
What is Louis A. Fontana's NPI number?
1780734343. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Louis A. Fontana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.297 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Chula Vista

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Human Medicine
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780734343
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians