JOSEPH FONTE MD
NPI 1497735229
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Brighton, MA

Q: What is Joseph Fonte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Fonte is 1497735229. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Fonte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Fonte was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since January 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135(617) 789-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Joseph Fonte Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH FONTE MD (NPI 1497735229) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Brighton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (205608) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497735229

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH FONTECredential: MD

Location Address736 CAMBRIDGE STBrighton, MA 02135-2907

Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Ave Ste 2Boston, MA 02118-2690 · (617) 414-5405

Phone(617) 789-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2025

NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025

✔ NPI 1497735229 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 205608

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

736 CAMBRIDGE ST, Brighton, MA 02135

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0192040MA

Other205608MA · Tufts

OtherJ24967MA · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Fonte Md 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 ID1759363773

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260424003503

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Fonte reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Steward Medical Group, Inc

0.3 mi

Specialist

77 WARREN ST
Brighton, MA 02135

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1821349317 (Massachusetts)
130 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1356654495 (615) 467-4158

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ce

2.3 mi

Body Imaging

330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
146 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275574899 (617) 632-7441

Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc

2.3 mi

Internal Medicine

75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033535497 (617) 732-5500

Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc

89 mi

Internal Medicine

114 WOODLAND ST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL GROUP INC.
Hartford, CT 06105

Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003882812 (860) 714-1325

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 17

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.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

181 services180 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

135 services135 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

66 services66 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

58 services57 patients

Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 70544

An MRI scan of the head's blood vessels without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels in your head. This helps doctors diagnose conditions such as stroke, aneurysm, or other vascular disorders.

23 services22 patients

Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721

An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.

19 services19 patients

Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93971

This is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to visualize veins in an arm or leg. It involves applying gentle pressure and performing certain movements. It helps identify any abnormal blood flow or clots, ensuring vascular health.

19 services19 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

17 services17 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

16 services16 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

15 services15 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275

A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.

14 services14 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

14 services11 patients

Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73221

An MRI scan of the arm joint is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your arm joint. No contrast dye is used in this process. It helps to diagnose or monitor conditions like arthritis, injuries, or infections.

13 services13 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

12 services12 patients

Ct scan of leg without contrast 73700

A CT scan of the leg is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your leg's bones, muscles, and blood vessels. It doesn't use contrast dye and doesn't cause any pain. It helps in diagnosing injuries or diseases.

12 services11 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.

12 services12 patients

Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970

An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Elizabeth's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brighton, MA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number220036

Location736 Cambridge StreetBrighton, MA 02135 · Suffolk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brockton, MA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number220111

Location235 North Pearl StreetBrockton, MA 02301 · Plymouth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02135 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

$97.64 typical visit price

range $63.72 – $189.86

Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$78.84 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

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.

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.

SOOWHAN LAH M.D.

Internal Medicine

736 CAMBRIDGE ST, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM - MAILBOX #13
BOSTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (503) 886-9722

DR. MAHENDRA CARPEN MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

736 CAMBRIDGE ST, DEPT. OF CARDIOLOGY
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-5151

MONIKA BATRA

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-3000

RONYA OZTURK

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-3000

ALEXANDER H HU MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-3000

DR. ANAS AHMED SAMBAWAH M.D

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-2990

ORFEAS LIANGOS M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

736 CAMBRIDGE ST, ST ELIZABETHS MED CTR
BOSTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-3100

LORI H ADCOCK M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Suffolk County (617) 789-2740

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 Joseph Fonte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Fonte is 1497735229. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Where is Joseph Fonte located?

Joseph Fonte practices at 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135. The listed phone number is (617) 789-3000.

What is Joseph Fonte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Joseph Fonte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Fonte 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Fonte's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Fonte reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Steward Medical Group, Inc (Brighton, MA), Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ce (Boston, MA), Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA) and Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc (Hartford, CT). Each 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 Joseph Fonte's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joseph Fonte affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Fonte is affiliated with St Elizabeth's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Fonte was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.