Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontem, Surgeon in Dodge City, KS?
What languages does Dr. Fontem speak?
Dr. Fontem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Fontem typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Fontem 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. Fontem. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Fontem typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Fontem 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. Fontem. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Fontem accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 545-8856 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontem accept in Dodge City, KS?
Dr. Fontem in Dodge City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fontem's office located?
Dr. Rodrigue Fontem's Primary Practice
100 W Ross Blvd Ste 1B
Dodge City, KS 67801
(217) 545-8856
What hospitals are Dr. Fontem affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fontem has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fontem's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063807774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontem