Dr Arlene J Fontanares, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Norfolk, VA

Dr Arlene J Fontanares, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Norfolk, Virginia. She went to Eastern Virginia Medical School and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Mid-atlantic Womens Care Plc and her current practice location is 844 Kempsville Rd, Suite 208, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 461-3890.

Dr Arlene J Fontanares is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101050874) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1811996879.

Contact Information

Dr Arlene J Fontanares, MD
844 Kempsville Rd, Suite 208,
Norfolk, VA 23502-3927
(757) 461-3890
(757) 461-0836



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Arlene J Fontanares
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience34 Years
Location844 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Arlene J Fontanares attended and graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811996879
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880883339
  • Enrollment ID: I20110113001043

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Arlene J Fontanares such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811996879NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 0101050874 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VAHospital
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia beach, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mid-atlantic Womens Care Plc8820998156140

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMid-atlantic Womens Care Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699365072
PECOS PAC ID: 8820998156
Enrollment ID: O20040115000607

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Entity NameMid-atlantic Womens Care Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Mammography Center
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699365072
PECOS PAC ID: 8820998156
Enrollment ID: O20080611000246

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Arlene J Fontanares is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Arlene J Fontanares, MD
844 Kempsville Rd, Suite 208,
Norfolk, VA 23502-3927

Ph: (757) 461-3890
Dr Arlene J Fontanares, MD
844 Kempsville Rd, Suite 208,
Norfolk, VA 23502-3927

Ph: (757) 461-3890

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Norfolk, VA

Daniel L Noffsinger, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 2200, Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-466-6350    Fax: 757-466-9262
Anna Hayes Nutter, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 825 Fairfax Ave, Hofheimer Hall. Suite 528, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-446-7350    
Negar Nikki Sadr, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 844 Kempsville Rd, Suite 208, Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-461-3890    Fax: 757-461-0836
Alana Michelle Chakrabarti, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 825 Fairfax Ave Ste 310, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-446-7979    Fax: 757-446-8907
Malena C Sample, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5280 Henneman Dr, Norfolk, VA 23513
Phone: 757-395-4455    Fax: 757-233-1792
Theresa W Whibley, M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Gresham Dr, Suite 811, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-623-3845    Fax: 757-623-0547
Gloria T Too, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 310, Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone: 757-446-7900    Fax: 757-446-7464

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