Joao Fontoura, M.D.
NPI 1275876047 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brandon, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joao Fontoura, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brandon, FL (NPI 1275876047).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275876047
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME124990 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 46 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 | 21 |
| Famotidine | 40 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 37 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-30
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joao Fontoura's NPI number?
- Joao Fontoura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275876047, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joao Fontoura's specialty?
- Joao Fontoura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joao Fontoura located?
- Joao Fontoura's practice location on file with NPPES is 313 S Lakewood Dr, Brandon, FL 33511-2815.
- What is Joao Fontoura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joao Fontoura is (813) 653-6100.
- Does Joao Fontoura accept Medicare?
- Joao Fontoura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joao Fontoura's NPI active?
- Yes — Joao Fontoura's NPI (1275876047) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.