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- 2100 S Triviz Dr Ste G, Las Cruces, NM 88001
About Dr. Fontan
Based in Las Cruces, NM, Fermin M. Fontan, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Medicare claims data shows Fermin provided 341 services to 331 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode, and study of esophagus to assess movement. NPI 1902148885 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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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
- (443) 857-1115
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2100 S TRIVIZ DR STE G
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
341 services · 331 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
49 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope | Procedure | 43282 |
17 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode | Treatment | 91037 |
49 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
49 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
29 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension | Treatment | 91040 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
51 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
31 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
29 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
25 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
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 general surgeons in Las Cruces 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Fermin M. Fontan specialize in?
Fermin M. Fontan is a general surgeon in Las Cruces, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Fermin M. Fontan located?
Fermin M. Fontan is listed at 2100 S Triviz Dr Ste G, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Fermin M. Fontan's phone number?
The number on file is (443) 857-1115. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Fermin M. Fontan?
Fermin M. Fontan's National Provider Identifier is 1902148885. 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 Fermin M. Fontan train?
Fermin M. Fontan attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Fermin M. Fontan have?
Fermin M. Fontan has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Fermin M. Fontan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Fermin M. Fontan performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope; provides treatments such as monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode and study of esophagus to assess movement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Fermin M. Fontan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fermin M. Fontan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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