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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1215979604 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Carlos Fonte, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$554.2
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Carlos Fonte, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 8,174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Carlos Fonte, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Carlos Fonte, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 13% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Carlos Fonte, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Carlos Fonte, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Carlos Fonte, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,174 170% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Carlos Fonte, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3201 S MARYLAND PKWY, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, with a listed phone of (702) 733-8600. NPI 1215979604 was issued on 06/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,058 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $982K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1215979604 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/12/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Individual
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Carlos Fonte, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$554
Largest payer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Carlos Fonte, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 8,174 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
8,174
Total Claims
$982K
Total Drug Cost
1,058
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 19,263
- Total Day Supply
- 575,180
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $851K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $131K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 426, 75-84: 475, 85+: 130
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Fonte, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
567 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
464 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
452 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
435 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
411 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
391 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
330 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
321 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 567 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 464 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 452 |
| Losartan Potassium | 435 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 411 |
| Spironolactone | 391 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 330 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 321 |
| Lisinopril | 308 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 293 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Carlos Fonte, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s 8,174 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fonte.
Dr. Mohammad Abu Sheikha
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Ramon Acevedo
M.D.
North Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Chowdhury Ahsan
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Salman Akhtar
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Mohi Alkadri
M.D
Las Vegas, NV
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Carlos Fonte, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlos Fonte, M.D. wrote 8,174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $982K in drug costs for 1,058 beneficiaries.
What is Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carlos Fonte, M.D. located? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D. is located at 3201 S MARYLAND PKWY, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. Phone: (702) 733-8600.
What is Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215979604, issued on 06/12/2006.
Does Carlos Fonte, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $851K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Fonte, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Tartrate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Fonte, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,174 Part D claims and 1,058 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Carlos Fonte, M.D.'s NPI is 1215979604 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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