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- 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135
About Dr. Fonte
Joseph Fonte, MD is a healthcare provider in Brighton, MA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Joseph trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 638 services to 631 patients. The services billed most often include ct scan head or brain without contrast, mri scan of brain without contrast, and mri scan of brain before and after contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1497735229.
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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
- (617) 789-3000
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
638 services · 631 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
181 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
135 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
66 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
58 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | Imaging | 70544 |
23 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | Imaging | 70496 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Brighton 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ct scan head or brain without contrast 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fonte specialize in?
Dr. Fonte is a radiologist in Brighton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fonte located?
Dr. Fonte is listed at 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fonte's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 789-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fonte?
Dr. Fonte's National Provider Identifier is 1497735229. 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. Fonte go to medical school?
Dr. Fonte attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fonte have?
Dr. Fonte has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fonte do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fonte performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and mri scan of brain without contrast; 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. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fonte's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fonte. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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