Ricardo Fontanet, MD
NPI 1528299054 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Fontanet, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1528299054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528299054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12371 I (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
111 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 50 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 27 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 19 | $26 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$104 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 339 | 325 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 298 | 286 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 260 | 229 |
| Mupirocin | 260 | 256 |
| Gabapentin | 238 | 232 |
| Omeprazole | 226 | 223 |
| Celecoxib | 141 | 139 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,660 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
- 2009-07-31
- Last updated
- 2015-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Fontanet's NPI number?
- Ricardo Fontanet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528299054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Fontanet's specialty?
- Ricardo Fontanet is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Fontanet located?
- Ricardo Fontanet's practice location on file with NPPES is University District Hospital, San Juan, PR 00922-2116.
- What is Ricardo Fontanet's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Fontanet is (787) 754-0101.
- Does Ricardo Fontanet accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Fontanet is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Fontanet's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Fontanet's NPI (1528299054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.