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Dr. Carlos Fonte, MD

Las Vegas, NV

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fonte, Cardiologist in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Carlos Fonte, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Fonte graduated from University of Nevada, School of Medicine and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Med Ctr Southern Nv, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fonte is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fonte’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fonte’s office at (702) 733-8600.

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

    • Residency: Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Med Ctr Southern Nv, Internal Medicine | Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv | University of Nevada, School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fonte speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fonte treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Fonte 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. Fonte. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky tricuspid valve
    • Tricuspid regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Inflamed Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Inflammation
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease
    • Phlebitis
    • Superficial Thrombophlebitis
    • Inflamed Veins
    • Phlebitis of Varicose Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency with Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
    • I8312: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with inflammation
    • I8311: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with inflammation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Fonte perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Fonte may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fonte's office.

    Does Dr. Fonte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fonte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 733-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fonte accept in Las Vegas, NV?

    Dr. Fonte in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fonte's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Fonte's Primary Practice

    3201 S Maryland Pkwy

    Las Vegas, NV 89109

    (702) 733-8600

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

    Dr. Fonte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215979604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fonte?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Fonte's specialty?

    Dr. Fonte is a Cardiologist near Las Vegas, NV. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Fonte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Fonte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fonte is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Carlos Fonte accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Fonte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Fonte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fonte's office at (702) 733-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Fonte?

    Please contact Dr. Fonte's office at (702) 733-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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