JOLENE STEWART FONDRK PA-C
NPI 1013026962
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Columbus, GA
NPI Status: Active since August 30, 2006
Contact Information
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA
ZIP 31909
Phone: (706) 324-6661
Fax: (706) 327-6701
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 22
- Physician Assistant
- Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JOLENE FONDRK
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jolene Fondrk, a provider established in Columbus, Georgia with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical and more than 22 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013026962 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number 4907 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1013026962
- Provider Name
- JOLENE STEWART FONDRK PA-C
- Other Name
- JOLENE MARIE STEWART
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6262 VETERANS PKWY COLUMBUS, GA 31909
- Location Phone
- (706) 324-6661
- Location Fax
- (706) 327-6701
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 370 FORTSON, GA 31808
- Mailing Fax
- (706) 327-6701
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2004
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-30-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-06-2025
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 512 N Shady Ln
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 699-5747
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Physician Assistant Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 363AS0400X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 4907
- License State
- GA
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 363A00000X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Physician Assistant | 004907 (GA) |
| 2 | 363AS0400X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Physician Assistant | PA.499 (AL) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Jolene Fondrk is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Jolene Fondrk is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 6002814837
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20061128000164, I20070110000463
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Fusion of additional segment of spine
Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc
Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc
Fusion of spine in lower back
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc
Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments
Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments
Fusion of an additional segment of the spine is a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae together. This is done to stabilize the spine and reduce pain or correct a deformity. The procedure involves using bone grafts, rods, or screws to secure the spine.
This service was performed 93 times for 42 patientsThis procedure involves merging the bones in your lower spine through an abdominal approach. A portion of the disc, which acts like a cushion between your vertebrae, is partially removed. The goal is to alleviate back pain by limiting movement in the problem area of your spine.
This service was performed 53 times for 53 patientsThis procedure involves merging spine bones via the front of the body. A portion of each additional disc is removed to ease pressure and discomfort. This helps to stabilize the spine and improve mobility.
This service was performed 33 times for 24 patientsFusion of the spine in the lower back, also known as lumbar spinal fusion, is a surgery aimed to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in your lower back. This procedure can help alleviate pain and improve stability by reducing movement between the vertebrae.
This service was performed 46 times for 46 patientsThis procedure, called lumbar spinal fusion, involves joining two or more vertebrae in your lower back. It includes a partial removal of a spine bone and disc to alleviate pain and improve stability. The goal is to reduce motion between vertebrae and prevent nerve irritation.
This service was performed 41 times for 41 patientsThis procedure involves fusing together the bones in the upper spine to stabilize it. A disc is removed to ease pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. This helps reduce pain and improve mobility. This is a common treatment for certain spinal conditions.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsThis is a surgical procedure where the upper spine bones are joined together after removing a disc. This helps to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. If more discs need to be removed, the same process is repeated for each additional disc.
This service was performed 31 times for 20 patientsA harvest of a bone fragment for a spine bone graft is a procedure where a small piece of bone is taken from another part of your body. This bone is then used to help repair or strengthen areas in your spine that may be damaged or weak.
This service was performed 122 times for 118 patientsSpine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.
This service was performed 188 times for 109 patientsThis procedure involves the partial removal of a bone segment in your lower back to relieve pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It's usually done during a spinal fusion in the lower back, which helps to stabilize your spine by joining two or more vertebrae together.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsThis procedure involves removing part of a spine bone to alleviate pressure on the lower spinal cord and/or nerves. It targets a single segment of the spine, improving mobility and reducing pain. It's a common treatment for conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
This service was performed 61 times for 61 patientsThis procedure involves the partial removal of a bone in your spine to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It may be performed on multiple spine segments depending on your condition. The aim is to improve mobility and reduce pain or discomfort.
This service was performed 33 times for 27 patientsThis procedure involves positioning a stabilizing device onto a single spinal bone in the neck. The goal is to provide support and prevent movement that could cause discomfort or further injury. It's performed by trained specialists under anesthesia.
This service was performed 50 times for 50 patientsThis procedure involves placing a device on your back to stabilize 3-6 spine bone segments. It aids in maintaining spine alignment and reducing pain. The device is secured to the bones, providing support and promoting healing.
This service was performed 46 times for 45 patientsThis procedure involves positioning a stabilizing device on the front of 2-3 segments of your spine. It's designed to provide support and stability to your spine, potentially alleviating discomfort and improving mobility.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 6% | 36 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 83% | 36 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 100% | 36 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 8% | 36 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
| Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes | N/A |
| Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs. | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Jolene Fondrk is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE | 100 FRIST COURT COLUMBUS, GA 31909 | (706) 494-2101 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1013026962, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013026962, enumerated as an "individual" on August 30, 2006.
The provider is located at 6262 VETERANS PKWY COLUMBUS, GA 31909 and the phone number is (706) 324-6661.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Jolene Fondrk is affiliated with: PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL NORTHSIDE.
