2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1497712640 MD
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JOSE FONTANILLA, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 315 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
40.8787/100
▼ 42 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JOSE FONTANILLA, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 315 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 40.8787/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JOSE FONTANILLA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 40.8787 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,310 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD 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).

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/28/2006

NPI 1497712640

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,310 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

40.8787/100 42.22129999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Arkansas

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
40.8787/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 40.8787/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%40.9%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 40.8787/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497712640. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4077 ELM SPRINGS RD STE 105, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72762, with a listed phone of (479) 927-2100. NPI 1497712640 was issued on 04/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FONTANILLA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,310 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 315 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 40.8787/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 19.704, Cost 75.1384), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

4077 ELM SPRINGS RD STE 105
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762

Provider Details

NPI 1497712640
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

40.8787
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
19.704
Quality
75.1384
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,310 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.

3,310
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
315
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,489
Total Day Supply
192,160
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$248K
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Opioid Claims
58 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 134, 85+: 67

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
184
Atorvastatin Calcium
178
Lisinopril
121
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Rosuvastatin Calcium
101
Escitalopram Oxalate
95
Losartan Potassium
80
Gabapentin
77
Pantoprazole Sodium
76
Mirtazapine
72

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOSE FONTANILLA, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's 3,310 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FONTANILLA.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's specialty?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSE FONTANILLA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSE FONTANILLA, MD wrote 3,310 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 315 beneficiaries.
What is JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 40.8787/100 (Quality: 19.704, Cost: 75.1384). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSE FONTANILLA, MD located?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD is located at 4077 ELM SPRINGS RD STE 105, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72762. Phone: (479) 927-2100.
What is JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's NPI number?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497712640, issued on 04/28/2006.
Does JOSE FONTANILLA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $248K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSE FONTANILLA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSE FONTANILLA, MD had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSE FONTANILLA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSE FONTANILLA, MD accept Medicare?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,310 Part D claims and 315 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's credentials?
JOSE FONTANILLA, MD's NPI is 1497712640 with credentials MD. 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

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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