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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fonte, Trauma Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Nelayda Fonte, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fonte is fluent in English, French, 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 (239) 344-9786.
What languages does Dr. Fonte speak?
Dr. Fonte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fonte treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Which procedures does Dr. Fonte perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nelayda Fonte may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 (239) 344-9786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fonte accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Fonte in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Indiana University Health
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fonte's office located?
Dr. Nelayda Fonte's Primary Practice
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(239) 344-9786
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 1710975354.
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. Nelayda Fonte's specialty?
Dr. Fonte is a Trauma Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Fonte to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nelayda Fonte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fonte is affiliated with Iu Health Arnett Hospital, Iu Health Methodist 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 Nelayda Fonte accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Nelayda Fonte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nelayda Fonte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fonte's office at (239) 344-9786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nelayda Fonte?
Please contact Dr. Fonte's office at (239) 344-9786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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