Physician Profile
James D. Fonger, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fonger
Based in Atlanta, GA, James D. Fonger, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,450 services to 848 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (404) 446-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1100 JOHNSON FY RD NE STE 165
Atlanta, GA 30342
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,450 services · 848 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36482 |
195 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions | Procedure | 37765 |
93 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
74 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36466 |
55 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
336 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
290 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
122 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James D. Fonger's specialty?
James D. Fonger is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James D. Fonger?
James D. Fonger is listed at 1100 Johnson Fy Rd Ne Ste 165, Atlanta, GA 30342. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James D. Fonger?
The number on file is (404) 446-2800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James D. Fonger?
James D. Fonger's National Provider Identifier is 1497736797. 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
What is James D. Fonger's education?
James D. Fonger attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James D. Fonger have?
James D. Fonger has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James D. Fonger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James D. Fonger performs procedures including chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions and injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James D. Fonger's profile verified?
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