Chad Fontana, P.A.
NPI 1679533590 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chad Fontana, P.A. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1679533590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679533590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA02691 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
135 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $74 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 25 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 23 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 15 | $48 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2021-12-30
- Certified
- 2021-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chad Fontana's NPI number?
- Chad Fontana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679533590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chad Fontana's specialty?
- Chad Fontana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chad Fontana located?
- Chad Fontana's practice location on file with NPPES is 6818 Austin Center Blvd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78731-3100.
- What is Chad Fontana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chad Fontana is (512) 856-1000.
- Does Chad Fontana accept Medicare?
- Chad Fontana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chad Fontana's NPI active?
- Yes — Chad Fontana's NPI (1679533590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.