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Dr. Sara Fontanez, MD

Dr. Sara Fontanez, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fontanez, Family Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Sara Fontanez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Fontanez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontanez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontanez’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Fontanez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fontanez typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Does Dr. Fontanez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontanez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fontanez accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Fontanez in Brooklyn, NY 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 Massachusetts

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

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    Where is Dr. Fontanez's office located?

    Oak Street Health

    Oak Street Health

    1114 Liberty Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11208

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    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 1184004889.

    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. Sara Fontanez's specialty?

    Dr. Fontanez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Sara Fontanez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fontanez is affiliated with Emerson Health, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Brigham And Women's 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sara Fontanez accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Fontanez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Fontanez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Fontanez?

    Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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