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Dr. Arthur Fontaine, MD

Diagnostic Radiologist

Los Angeles, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fontaine, Diagnostic Radiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Arthur Fontaine, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Fontaine is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontaine’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontaine’s office at (661) 204-5411.

    Is Dr. Fontaine board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Arthur Fontaine, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Fontaine speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Fontaine typically treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Fontaine 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. Fontaine. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Fontaine typically perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Fontaine 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. Fontaine. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    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

    Does Dr. Fontaine accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontaine accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 204-5411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fontaine accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Fontaine in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fontaine's office located?

    Dr. Arthur Fontaine's Primary Practice

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (661) 204-5411

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    Pacific Alliance Medical Center

    531 W College St

    Los Angeles, CA 90012

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    Dr. Arthur Fontaine's Practice 3

    309 W Beverly Blvd

    Montebello, CA 90640

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

    Dr. Fontaine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225020845.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontaine?

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

    What is Dr. Arthur Fontaine's specialty?

    Dr. Fontaine is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?

    A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.

    Is Dr. Arthur Fontaine affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fontaine is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Dignity Health - California 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

    When to see a Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Diagnostic Radiologist. 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 Dr. Arthur Fontaine accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Arthur Fontaine is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arthur Fontaine offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontaine's office at (661) 204-5411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Arthur Fontaine?

    Please contact Dr. Fontaine's office at (661) 204-5411 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fontaine's office located?

    Dr. Fontaine's offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Montebello, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Arthur Fontaine have?

    Dr. Arthur Fontaine is certified by the American Board of Radiology.