Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vanessa-June Pontillas, NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner · Fairfield, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2702 LOW CT, Fairfield, CA 94534
7074274900
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1740631753 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pontillas from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pontillas

Dr. Vanessa-June Pontillas is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Fairfield, CA, with 9 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pontillas performed 624 Medicare services across 600 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pontillas received a total of $1,417 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric nurse practitioner. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pontillas is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 9 years in practice ▲ Top 50% volume in CA $1,417 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
624
Medicare services
Top 50% in CA for pediatric nurse practitioner
600
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~69 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
176 $57 $232
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
115 $91 $335
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
79 $30 $65
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
70 $76 $90
COVID-19 vaccine administration
Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
46 $40 $65
COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna bivalent)
An intramuscular injection of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine containing 50 micrograms in a 0.5 mL dose.
46 $143 $219
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
42 $2 $17
Strep A rapid test
A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation.
35 $16 $59
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
15 $84 $344
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,417
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $354/year across 4 years
Top 6% in CA for pediatric nurse practitioner
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
70
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,417 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$352
2023
$495
2022
$309
2021
$262

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$180
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$28
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 85.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$314
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$139
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$136
Celgene Corporation
$129
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$76
AbbVie Inc.
$74
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$28
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Ardelyx, Inc.
$18
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$15
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BREZTRI · CREON · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · IBSRELA · INGREZZA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · NOURIANZ · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Ongentys · Ozempic · QULIPTA · Rybelsus · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYNTHROID · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · UBRELVY · VIBERZI · Vascepa · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · ZTLido
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for pediatric nurse practitioner in CA.

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Geographic Context

Pediatric nurse practitioners within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
7.5
County median income
$99,994
Nearest hospital
NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER
6.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Pontillas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Pontillas experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pontillas performed 176 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Pontillas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pontillas received a total of $1,417 from 22 companies across 70 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Pontillas's costs compare to other pediatric nurse practitioners in Fairfield?
Dr. Pontillas's average Medicare payment per service is $62. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Pontillas) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →