CATHERINE ARELLANO FONTECHA M.D.
NPI 1093978314
Surgery in French Camp, CA

Active since July 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.04/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 W HOSPITAL RD, FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231(209) 468-6600(209) 468-7042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Catherine Arellano Fontecha M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CATHERINE ARELLANO FONTECHA M.D. (NPI 1093978314) is an individual surgery provider in French Camp, California, licensed in California (A116272) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093978314
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE ARELLANO FONTECHACredential: M.D.
Location Address500 W HOSPITAL RDFrench Camp, CA 95231-9693
Mailing AddressPo Box 1020Stockton, CA 95201-3120 · (209) 468-6600 · Fax (209) 468-7042
Fax(209) 468-7042
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2014
NPI 1093978314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in CA · A116272
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

500 W HOSPITAL RD, French Camp, CA 95231

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine Arellano Fontecha M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6901022219
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140723000283
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
46 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
27 services27 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95231 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.04/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.75
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost34.22

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCHCAMP, CA 95231
Obstetrics & Gynecology
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231
Surgery
500 W HOSPITAL RD
FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Catherine Fontecha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Fontecha is 1093978314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2008.

Where is Catherine Fontecha located?

Catherine Fontecha practices at 500 W Hospital Rd, French Camp, CA 95231. The listed phone number is (209) 468-6600.

What is Catherine Fontecha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Catherine Fontecha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Fontecha is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Fontecha was last updated on June 17, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.