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CARLOS AGAPITO FONTANEZ M.D.
NPI 1255403010
Internal Medicine in Fajardo, PR

Active since November 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
AVE OSVALDO MOLINA #151, SUITE 103, FAJARDO, PR 00738(787) 801-0081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Carlos Agapito Fontanez M.d. NPPES

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

CARLOS AGAPITO FONTANEZ M.D. (NPI 1255403010) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (16110) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caribbean Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255403010
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCARLOS AGAPITO FONTANEZCredential: M.D.
Location AddressAVE OSVALDO MOLINA #151, SUITE 103Fajardo, PR 00738-3614
Mailing AddressPo Box 458Puerto Real, PR 00740-0458
Phone(787) 801-0081
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1255403010 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 16110
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carlos Agapito Fontanez 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 ID3375569098
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051021000058
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
50 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Caribbean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fajardo, PR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number400131
Location151 Ave Osvaldo MolinaFajardo, PR 00738 · Fajardo County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00738 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
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.24 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $25.06 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. JOSE LUIS CINTRON M.D.
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
AVE OSVALDO MOLINA #151, SUITE 102
FAJARDO, PR 00738
Fajardo Municipio (787) 860-0965

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 Carlos Fontanez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Fontanez is 1255403010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Carlos Fontanez located?

Carlos Fontanez practices at Ave Osvaldo Molina #151 Suite 103, Fajardo, PR 00738. The listed phone number is (787) 801-0081.

What is Carlos Fontanez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Carlos Fontanez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos Fontanez 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.

Is Carlos Fontanez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Fontanez is affiliated with Caribbean Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Fontanez was last updated on June 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.