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Dr. Robert Fontana, MD

Ann Arbor, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fontana, Gastroenterologist in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fontana completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Gastroenterology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fontana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontana’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontana’s office at (734) 232-3000.

    Where did Dr. Fontana go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Gastroenterology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi

    Is Dr. Fontana board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fontana speak?

    Dr. Fontana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fontana treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fontana 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. Fontana. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Fontana perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fontana performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fontana. 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:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Fontana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 232-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fontana accept in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Fontana in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fontana's office located?

    Dr. Robert Fontana's Primary Practice

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 3

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (734) 232-3000

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    Taubman Ctr Rec D

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl 1

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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    Dr. Robert Fontana's Practice 3

    4270 Plymouth Rd

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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    What is Dr. Fontana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fontana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700968237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontana?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontana

    What is Dr. Robert Fontana's specialty?

    Dr. Fontana is a Gastroenterologist near Ann Arbor, MI. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Fontana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Fontana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fontana is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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

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    Is Robert Fontana accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Fontana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Fontana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontana's office at (734) 232-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Fontana?

    Please contact Dr. Fontana's office at (734) 232-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Fontana have?

    Dr. Robert Fontana is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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