Robert J Fontana, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Robert J Fontana is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Robert J Fontana, MD has been part of the Ann Arbor medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1500 East Medical Center Dr 3rd Floor Taubman Ctr Recp D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5362
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
215
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
165
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,388
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $544k
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.0k received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·High tier
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 Robert J Fontana's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.85 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Michigan Medical School
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
3621 S State St 700 Kms Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Robert J Fontana
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert J Fontana for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ann Arbor 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 Robert J Fontana
Dr. Fontana is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 647-5944.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert J Fontana
Practice Location
1500 East Medical Center Dr 3rd Floor Taubman Ctr Recp D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5362
Mailing Address
3621 S State St 700 Kms Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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