MRS. ATHENA JOANN FOUNTAIN NP
NPI 1356560577
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Savannah, GA

Active since April 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
340 HODGSON CT, SUITE 2, SAVANNAH, GA 31406(912) 629-2290(912) 629-2291 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mrs. Athena Joann Fountain Np NPPES

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

MRS. ATHENA JOANN FOUNTAIN NP (NPI 1356560577) is an individual family provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN101700) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356560577
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. ATHENA JOANN FOUNTAINCredential: NP
Location Address340 HODGSON CT, SUITE 2Savannah, GA 31406-1520
Mailing AddressPo Box 14417Savannah, GA 31416-1417 · (912) 629-2290 · Fax (912) 629-2291
Fax(912) 629-2291
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 2014
NPI 1356560577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in GA · RN101700
340 HODGSON CT, Savannah, GA 31406

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN50BBFCPGA
Medicaid003129391AGA

Accepted Insurance

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

Mrs. Athena Joann Fountain Np 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 ID7214035625
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070608000280
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 11

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.
403 services337 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
156 services121 patients
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454
This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.
102 services92 patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 99457
This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.
90 services81 patients
Electronic analysis of neurostimulator generator with simple cranial nerve stimulator programming 95976
This procedure involves using electronic devices to analyze and adjust a neurostimulator generator. This device helps regulate nerve activity in the brain, improving certain neurological conditions. The programming is kept simple for easy understanding and management.
49 services30 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010
This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.
31 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Candler Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110024
Location5353 Reynolds StreetSavannah, GA 31412 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31406 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

85.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality72.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
86%73 patients4/55-star benchmark: 87%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
59%480 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
99%3,014 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
98%1,138 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 97% · 1,338 patients
Patients screened: 98% · 1,338 patients
96%153 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
92%1,368 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
80%374 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 806 patients
Patients totalRate: 4% · 807 patients
4%807 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 18

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers61 claims61 services$36.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
12 suppliers65 claims65 services$91.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
13 suppliers59 claims157 services$35.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
12 suppliers40 claims200 services$21.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers32 claims167 services$15.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
16 suppliers80 claims80 services$61.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
340 HODGSON CT, SUITE 2
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Physician Assistant
340 HODGSON CT
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Physician Assistant
340 HODGSON CT
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Physician Assistant
340 HODGSON CT
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Physician Assistant
340 HODGSON CT
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
340 HODGSON CT, SUITE #2
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
340 HODGSON CT, SUITE #3
SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Physician Assistant
340 HODGSON CT
SAVANNAH, GA 31406

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 Athena Fountain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athena Fountain is 1356560577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2007.

Where is Athena Fountain located?

Athena Fountain practices at 340 Hodgson Ct Suite 2, Savannah, GA 31406. The listed phone number is (912) 629-2290.

What is Athena Fountain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Athena Fountain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Athena Fountain 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.

What insurance does Athena Fountain accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Athena Fountain as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Athena Fountain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Athena Fountain is affiliated with Candler Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Athena Fountain was last updated on August 19, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years 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.