Ernest Fonocho
NPI 1548793292 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Fonocho is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1548793292).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548793292
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
963 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 75 | $12 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 62 | $64 |
| 3d Radiographic Procedure With Computerized Image Postprocessing76377 | 56 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 55 | $13 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 52 | $13 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 42 | $13 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920-1511Phone: (865) 305-9340
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-10
- Last updated
- 2023-06-27
- Certified
- 2023-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Fonocho's NPI number?
- Ernest Fonocho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548793292, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Fonocho's specialty?
- Ernest Fonocho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest Fonocho located?
- Ernest Fonocho's practice location on file with NPPES is 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Ernest Fonocho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Fonocho is (713) 500-7706.
- Does Ernest Fonocho accept Medicare?
- Ernest Fonocho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Fonocho's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Fonocho's NPI (1548793292) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.