Physician Profile
Arlene J. Fontanares, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fontanares
Arlene J. Fontanares, MD is a healthcare provider in Norfolk, VA specializing in obstetrics/gynecology. Arlene trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1990. Arlene is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Medicare claims data shows Arlene provided 516 services to 473 patients. The services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811996879.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (757) 461-3890
- Email not available
Practice Locations
844 KEMPSVILLE RD SUITE 208
Norfolk, VA 23502
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
516 services · 473 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
103 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous | Billing code | G0328 |
98 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
80 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
69 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Pelvic exam | Office visit | 99459 |
55 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
45 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
37 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Norfolk 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Eastern Virginia Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fontanares?
Dr. Fontanares is an obstetrics/gynecology in Norfolk, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fontanares's address?
Dr. Fontanares is listed at 844 Kempsville Rd Suite 208, Norfolk, VA 23502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fontanares?
The number on file is (757) 461-3890. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fontanares?
Dr. Fontanares's National Provider Identifier is 1811996879. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Fontanares train?
Dr. Fontanares attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fontanares have?
Dr. Fontanares has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fontanares perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fontanares performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fontanares's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fontanares. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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