Dr. Catherine Fontecha
General Surgery in French Camp, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 16+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in French Camp, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Medical Center, San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Catherine Fontecha also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of San Joaquin, San Joaquin Faculty Medical Group. Dr. Catherine Fontecha accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (209) 468-6600 to request Dr. Catherine Fontecha the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Catherine Fontecha |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
6901022219 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 16 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Catherine Fontecha graduated from medical school in 2008.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1093978314
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 7, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Catherine Fontecha
Medical Licenses
Dr. Catherine Fontecha has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 16 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| A116272 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Modesto, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| French Camp, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| County Of San Joaquin | 95 |
- San Joaquin Faculty Medical Group
| San Joaquin Faculty Medical Group | 85 |
Practice Locations
500 W Hospital Rd
French Camp, CA 95231-9693
Phone: (209) 468-6600
Phone 2: (209) 468-6000
Fax: (209) 468-7042
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, June 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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