2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1033111315 MD
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UMBERTO FONTANA, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. 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 · 345 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$968.57
57 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: UMBERTO FONTANA, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 345 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $968.57 across 57 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD filed 2,120 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 6 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2005

NPI 1033111315

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,120 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 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).

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1033111315. 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.

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 709 N JUSTICE ST STE A, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791, with a listed phone of (828) 697-7377. NPI 1033111315 was issued on 08/15/2005. 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 2,120 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 345 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $278K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

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

709 N JUSTICE ST STE A
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791

Provider Details

NPI 1033111315
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where UMBERTO FONTANA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARTERET COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
MOREHEAD CITY, NC
CARTERET MEDICAL GROUP LLC
CEDAR POINT, NC
EASTERN CARDIOLOGY PA
GREENVILLE, NC
HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
NHCS PHYSICIANS INC
ROCKY MOUNT, NC
VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP LLC
GREENVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 UMBERTO FONTANA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$969

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,120 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.

2,120
Total Claims
$278K
Total Drug Cost
345
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,913
Total Day Supply
145,217
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$231K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Opioid Claims
14 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 139, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
153
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
152
Losartan Potassium
129
Amlodipine Besylate
122
Atorvastatin Calcium
118
Eliquis
Apixaban
111
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
103
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
92
Furosemide
79
Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine
71

* 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 UMBERTO FONTANA, MD 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

UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's 2,120 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's specialty?
UMBERTO FONTANA, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does UMBERTO FONTANA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, UMBERTO FONTANA, MD wrote 2,120 Medicare Part D claims totaling $278K in drug costs for 345 beneficiaries.
Where is UMBERTO FONTANA, MD located?
UMBERTO FONTANA, MD is located at 709 N JUSTICE ST STE A, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791. Phone: (828) 697-7377.
What is UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's NPI number?
UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033111315, issued on 08/15/2005.
Does UMBERTO FONTANA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $231K in brand drug costs.
Does UMBERTO FONTANA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, UMBERTO FONTANA, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
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 UMBERTO FONTANA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does UMBERTO FONTANA, MD accept Medicare?
UMBERTO FONTANA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,120 Part D claims and 345 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's credentials?
UMBERTO FONTANA, MD's NPI is 1033111315 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.
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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