Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Hendersonville, NC

Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology" physician in Hendersonville, North Carolina. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Eastern Cardiology Pa, Henderson County Hospital Corporation, Vidant Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 709 N Justice St Ste A, Hendersonville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 697-7377.

Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 9400794) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033111315.

Contact Information

Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana, MD
709 N Justice St Ste A,
Hendersonville, NC 28791-3455
(828) 697-7377
(828) 697-7380



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Umberto Gaetano Fontana
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience37 Years
Location709 N Justice St Ste A, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033111315
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749326601
  • Enrollment ID: I20091006000645

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033111315NPI-NPPES
8932909MedicaidNC
32909OtherNCBCBS
NN0286GOtherNCMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 9400794 (North Carolina)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 9400794 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Margaret R Pardee Memorial HospitalHendersonville, NCHospital
Vidant Medical CenterGreenville, NCHospital
Washington County Hosp IncPlymouth, NCHospital
Vidant Bertie HospitalWindsor, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eastern Cardiology Pa89211778255
Henderson County Hospital Corporation8123938115177
Vidant Medical Group Llc0345343893849

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Entity NameHenderson County Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447444559
PECOS PAC ID: 8123938115
Enrollment ID: O20040611001396

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Entity NameVidant Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477648731
PECOS PAC ID: 0345343893
Enrollment ID: O20070321000445

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Entity NameEastern Cardiology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477595841
PECOS PAC ID: 8921177825
Enrollment ID: O20080519000394

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104066794
PECOS PAC ID: 0143378117
Enrollment ID: O20090430000303

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Entity NameNhcs Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215336870
PECOS PAC ID: 7719209154
Enrollment ID: O20141215000093

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Entity NameNovant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, Llc
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PECOS PAC ID: 8123374394
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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana, MD
1850 W Arlington Blvd,
Greenville, NC 27834-5704

Ph: (252) 413-6725
Dr Umberto Gaetano Fontana, MD
709 N Justice St Ste A,
Hendersonville, NC 28791-3455

Ph: (828) 697-7377

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hendersonville, NC

Joseph R Desantola, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 50 Hospital Dr, Suite 3b2, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: 828-687-0088    Fax: 828-684-6693
Dr. David F Slawek, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 510 Fleming St, Ste B, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-692-2801    Fax: 828-696-1756
Lois Gail Clary, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 705 6th Ave W, Suite A, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-694-8389    
Martin S. Lemyre, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Phone: 828-696-1000    Fax: 828-694-7654
Dr. Peter Goodfield, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 691 Blythe Street Ct, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-693-5010    Fax: 828-693-7003
Dr. Jerald D Pyles, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 705 6th Ave W, Suite A, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-692-2231    Fax: 828-692-9742

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