At a glance
- 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
About Dr. Fotos
Joseph S. Fotos, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Hershey, PA. Joseph is a 2009 graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Joseph is also listed as specializing in neuroradiology. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 550 Medicare patients across 2,847 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast, and ct scan of chest with contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710114186.
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
- (800) 243-1455
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
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
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
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
2,847 services · 550 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
65 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
65 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
59 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body | Imaging | 78813 |
50 | Too few peers to compare |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
18 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
18 | More 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.
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 radiologists in Hershey 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fotos's specialty?
Dr. Fotos is a radiologist in Hershey, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fotos?
Dr. Fotos is listed at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fotos?
The number on file is (800) 243-1455. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fotos's NPI number?
Dr. Fotos's National Provider Identifier is 1710114186. 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 Dr. Fotos's medical education?
Dr. Fotos attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fotos been practicing?
Dr. Fotos has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fotos known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fotos performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast and ct scan of chest with contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fotos confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fotos. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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