Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontes, Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ricardo Fontes, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fontes completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Fontes is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontes’s office at (312) 942-0000.
Where did Dr. Fontes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center - Neurological Surgery
Residency: Rush University Medical Center - Neurological Surgery | Universidade de S?Paulo - Neurological Surgery
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (Education)
What languages does Dr. Fontes speak?
Dr. Fontes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fontes treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Fontes 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. Fontes. 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Does Dr. Fontes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontes accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Fontes in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontes' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Fontes' Primary Practice
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0000
What is Dr. Fontes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316179088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontes
What is Dr. Ricardo Fontes's specialty?
Dr. Fontes is a Neurosurgeon near Chicago, IL. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Fontes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Fontes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontes is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, 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 Ricardo Fontes accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Fontes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Fontes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontes's office at (312) 942-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Fontes?
Please contact Dr. Fontes's office at (312) 942-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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