2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1326232455 DNP, FNP
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SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP

General Practice Registered Nurse in VISALIA, California. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 141 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$397.7
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP filed 2,448 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Registered Nurse in VISALIA, California, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$397.7
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,448 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2007

NPI 1326232455

Primary specialty

General Practice Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

5,478 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,448 106% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,187

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Registered Nurse share within California

1. General Practice Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Registered Nurse share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP is a General Practice Registered Nurse provider practicing in VISALIA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP, FNP. NPI: 1326232455. 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.

SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Registered Nurse provider holding DNP, FNP credentials at 1011 N. DEMAREE ST., VISALIA, CA, 93291, with a listed phone of (559) 734-6700. NPI 1326232455 was issued on 08/31/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FONTANA 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 2,448 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 141 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $215K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.4%. 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.

General Practice Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,478 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,187 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

1011 N. DEMAREE ST.
VISALIA, CA 93291

Provider Details

NPI 1326232455
Specialty General Practice Registered Nurse
Credentials DNP, FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2007

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 SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$398

Largest payer

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP. To verify SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,448 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.

2,448
Total Claims
$215K
Total Drug Cost
141
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,756
Total Day Supply
107,727
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$156K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
230 (9.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
110

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
139
Alprazolam
119
Levothyroxine Sodium
80
Losartan Potassium
70
Gabapentin
68
Rosuvastatin Calcium
57
Trazodone Hcl
54
Omeprazole
53
Baclofen
52
Montelukast Sodium
50

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

General Practice Registered Nurse Overview

How SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

5,478
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,187
Avg Claims per Provider

SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's 2,448 claims are above the specialty average of 1,187.

Nearby General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in California

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

Compare General Practice Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's specialty?
SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in VISALIA, California. Credentials: DNP, FNP.
How much does SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP wrote 2,448 Medicare Part D claims totaling $215K in drug costs for 141 beneficiaries.
Where is SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP located?
SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP is located at 1011 N. DEMAREE ST., VISALIA, CA, 93291. Phone: (559) 734-6700.
What is SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's NPI number?
SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326232455, issued on 08/31/2007.
Does SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $156K in brand drug costs.
Does SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP had 230 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.4%.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 5,478 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,187 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP accept Medicare?
SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,448 Part D claims and 141 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's credentials?
SONJA FONTANA, DNP, FNP's NPI is 1326232455 with credentials DNP, FNP. 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.
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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