Dr John Fontana, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Beaufort, SC

Dr John Fontana, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Beaufort, South Carolina. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1967 and has 57 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Beaufort County Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 989 Ribaut Rd Ste 210, Beaufort, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 524-8151.

Dr John Fontana is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 075723) 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 1043228752.

Contact Information

Dr John Fontana, MD
989 Ribaut Rd Ste 210,
Beaufort, SC 29902-5481
(843) 524-8151
(843) 524-1954

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Fontana
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience57 Years
Location989 Ribaut Rd Ste 210, Beaufort, South 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 John Fontana attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1967
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043228752
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951442201
  • Enrollment ID: I20110830000201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Fontana such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043228752NPI-NPPES
075723/PA0726MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 075723 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital7810809365103

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John Fontana allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBeaufort County Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457922007
PECOS PAC ID: 7810809365
Enrollment ID: O20050208000354

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 John Fontana 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 John Fontana, MD
106 Capers St,
Beaufort, SC 29902-5202

Ph: (843) 524-8151
Dr John Fontana, MD
989 Ribaut Rd Ste 210,
Beaufort, SC 29902-5481

Ph: (843) 524-8151

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Beaufort, SC

Dr. Marlena Mattingly Masavage, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, 989 Ribaut Rd., Ste 210, Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-522-7820    Fax: 843-522-7821
Susan R Coker, PA
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 843-524-8151    Fax: 843-524-1954
Dr. Patricia A Thompson, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 989 Ribaut Rd Ste 210, Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-524-8151    Fax: 843-524-1954
Gregory L Glover, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1264 Ribaut Rd Ste 200, Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-524-2466    Fax: 843-379-2456
Dr. Eve Anne Ashby, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group, 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
Phone: 843-770-0404    Fax: 844-296-2309
Dr. Elijah None Washington Sr., M. D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 304 Scott St, Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 843-982-0705    

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