Fermin Fontan, M.D.
NPI 1902148885 · Surgery Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fermin Fontan, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1902148885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902148885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD2020-0043 (NM)
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
13 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
341 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $129 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 49 | $140 |
| Study of Esophagus to Assess Movement91010 | 49 | $64 |
| Monitoring and Recording of Esophageal Function Through Nasal Tube With Electrode91037 | 49 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $168 |
| Monitoring and Recording of Esophageal Function Through a Capsule Attached to the Esophagus Wall91035 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 101 | 40 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 59 | 50 |
| Famotidine | 53 | 20 |
| Alprazolam | 48 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 45 |
| Celecoxib | 39 | 36 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 17 | — |
| Sucralfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,468 across 28 records (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
- 2013-03-19
- Last updated
- 2020-03-11
- Certified
- 2020-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fermin Fontan's NPI number?
- Fermin Fontan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902148885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fermin Fontan's specialty?
- Fermin Fontan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fermin Fontan located?
- Fermin Fontan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 S Triviz Dr Ste G, Las Cruces, NM 88001-0601.
- What is Fermin Fontan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fermin Fontan is (443) 857-1115.
- Does Fermin Fontan accept Medicare?
- Fermin Fontan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fermin Fontan's NPI active?
- Yes — Fermin Fontan's NPI (1902148885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.