Fermin Miguel Fontan, M.D.

Surgery

Fermin Miguel Fontan is a Surgery specialist based in Las Cruces, NM with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(443) 857-1115Las Cruces, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Fermin Miguel Fontan, M.D. runs an independent surgery specialist practice in Las Cruces, NM. He has been practicing since 2013 — over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 13 Surgery providers in NMSee all Surgery in Las Cruces14+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2264dNPPES updated 2020-03-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2100 S Triviz Dr Ste G, Las Cruces, NM 88001-0601

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

90

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

74

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

231

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.5k received from industry

28 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Fermin Miguel Fontan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 10, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Virtual Surgery Care With Fermin Miguel Fontan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Fermin Miguel Fontan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Cruces required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fermin Miguel Fontan

Dr. Fontan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Las Cruces, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (443) 857-1115.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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