Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontanez, Internist in Fishkill, NY?
Dr. Jose Fontanez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fishkill, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fontanez completed his residency at Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. Dr. Fontanez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontanez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontanez’s office at (914) 241-1050.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fontanez?
Dr. Jose Fontanez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fontanez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fishkill/NY community, Dr. Fontanez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fontanez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System | Kings County Hospital Center
Is Dr. Fontanez board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Fontanez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1992, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2013
What languages does Dr. Fontanez speak?
Dr. Fontanez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fontanez treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Fontanez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fontanez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Which procedures does Dr. Fontanez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Fontanez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fontanez's office.
Does Dr. Fontanez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontanez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 241-1050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontanez accept in Fishkill, NY?
Dr. Fontanez in Fishkill, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Express Scripts
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontanez's office located?
What is Dr. Fontanez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontanez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710907415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontanez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontanez
What is Dr. Jose Fontanez's specialty?
Dr. Fontanez is a Internist near Fishkill, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Fontanez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Fontanez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontanez is affiliated with Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center, MidHudson Regional Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Jose Fontanez accepting new patients in Fishkill, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jose Fontanez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Fontanez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office at (914) 241-1050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Fontanez?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office at (914) 241-1050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Fontanez have?
Dr. Jose Fontanez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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