Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Danielle Fontenot, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1091 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
8282107990
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1255727087 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. Fontenot 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. Fontenot

Dr. Danielle Fontenot is a vascular surgery physician in Asheville, NC, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fontenot performed 343 Medicare services across 288 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fontenot received a total of $2,388 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. Fontenot 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 343 Medicare services $2,388 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
343
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in NC for vascular surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
288
Unique beneficiaries
$185
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~31 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
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
 83 $80 $300
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
 73 $116 $350
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 70 $113 $300
Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein
A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance.
 41 $783 $4,000
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.
 27 $57 $150
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.
 21 $85 $207
Varicose vein removal, more than 20 incisions
Surgical removal of varicose veins in the arm or leg using more than 20 incisions.
 17 $186 $1,800
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 11 $159 $356
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 2023 ↗
$2,388
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $398/year across 6 years
Bottom 42% in NC for vascular surgery physician
13
Companies
33
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
$1,869 (78.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$519 (21.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$556
2022
$595
2021
$18
2020
$971
2019
$123
2018
$125

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Organogenesis Inc.
$255
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$149
Boston Scientific Corporation
$123
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$519
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$484
Organogenesis Inc.
$255
Boston Scientific Corporation
$192
Cook Medical LLC
$191
Cook Incorporated
$191
Medtronic, Inc.
$152
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$125
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$115
Abbott Laboratories
$89
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$34
bsn medical inc
$27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · Avenir · Cook Medical Stents · Cook Medical Thoracic · ELUVIA · Endurant · Exparel · JOBST BELLA STRONG · JOBST RELIEF · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Puraply · VENASEAL · Varithena Administration Pack · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter
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 (78%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
4.8 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 2023
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. Fontenot is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Fontenot experienced with ultrasound of arm or leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fontenot performed 83 ultrasound of arm or leg veins 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. Fontenot receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fontenot received a total of $2,388 from 13 companies across 33 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. Fontenot's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Asheville?
Dr. Fontenot's average Medicare payment per service is $185. 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. Fontenot) 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 →

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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 →