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University Physician Group4201 St Antoine Uhc-ste, 5v Cpap Clinic, Detroit, MI 48201 map
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University Physician Group4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201 map
Dr. Joseph Fontana is an oncologist in Detroit. He provides diagnostic and treatment services for patients suffering from all types of cancer.
University Physician Group
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Joseph A. Fontana is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(313) 745-4468
Address
4201 St Antoine Uhc-ste, 5v Cpap Clinic, Detroit, MI 48201-2153
Office Details
University Physician Group
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Joseph A. Fontana is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(313) 993-0302
Address
4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201-2013
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Joseph Fontana graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 1975.
Dr. Fontana has two offices in Michigan where he specializes in Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Fontana works with one hundred and sixty doctors including Dr. Rafic Beydoun and Dr. Aliya Hines.
Specialties
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Oncology
As an oncologist, Dr. Fontana is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Fontana may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Fontana may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
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Hematology
As a hematologist practicing in Detroit, Dr. Fontana is capable of diagnosing and treating patients suffering from all types of blood and blood-borne disorders. These may include conditions such as bleeding & clotting disorders, hematologic malignancies, enlarged lymph nodes or anemia. Dr. Fontana may also craft specialized treatment plans and educate patients on their specific condition(s).
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Internal Medicine
As an internist, Dr. Joseph Fontana specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions affecting many organ systems. Dr. Fontana also can refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients having serious breathing problems may be referred to a pulmonologist for additional medical tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Hospital
- Vhs Harper Hutzel Hospital Inc
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Fontana's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Fontana, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 5
- Number of Services: 65
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 5
- Number of Medical Services: 65
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 13
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 13
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 70
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 0
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 0
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 0
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 0
- Number of Female Patients : 0
- Number of Male Patients: 0
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 0
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 0
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 0
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 0%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $11,136.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $5,804.89
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $4,551.10
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $4,394.61
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $11,136.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $5,804.89
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $4,551.10
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $4,394.61
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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