DR. BRENDA FOLEFAC FONJU DNP
NPI 1174102610
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Baltimore, MD

Active since April 02, 2021PECOS Enrolled
84.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
6501 N CHARLES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21204(410) 938-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2024, Apr 2, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Brenda Folefac Fonju Dnp NPPES

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

DR. BRENDA FOLEFAC FONJU DNP (NPI 1174102610) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R228896) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174102610
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRENDA FOLEFAC FONJUCredential: DNP
Location Address6501 N CHARLES STBaltimore, MD 21204-6819
Mailing Address14644 Wexhall TerBurtonsville, MD 20866-1911
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1174102610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in MD · R228896
6501 N CHARLES ST, Baltimore, MD 21204

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11629 K St NW Ste 300Washington, DC 20006-1631 · Phone (240) 253-1332
Location 21901 D St SEWashington, DC 20003-2534 · Phone (202) 913-7889
Location 34100 College AveEllicott City, MD 21043-5506 · Phone (443) 364-5500
Location 48101 Sandy Spring Rd Ste 250Laurel, MD 20707-3527 · Phone (240) 253-1332

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Brenda Folefac Fonju Dnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brenda Fonju reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Psychiatry
6501 N CHARLES ST
Baltimore, MD 21204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Sheppard Pratt Physicians PA
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
183 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
22 services16 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.
20 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21204 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
$94.08 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $23.52 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

84.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality58.96
Promoting Interoperability77
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.79

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
6501 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
6501 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Psychologist (Clinical)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Psychologist (Clinical)
6501 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Social Worker (Clinical)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204

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 Brenda Fonju's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Fonju is 1174102610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2021.

Where is Brenda Fonju located?

Brenda Fonju practices at 6501 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204. The listed phone number is (410) 938-3000.

What is Brenda Fonju's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Brenda Fonju enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Fonju is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brenda Fonju's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brenda Fonju reassigns Medicare benefits to Sheppard Pratt Physicians, P.A. (Baltimore, MD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brenda Fonju's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Fonju was last updated on December 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.