Shannon St John Fonger, FNP-C
Shannon St John Fonger is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Steamboat Springs, CO with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shannon St John Fonger, FNP-C specializes in nursing, serving patients in Steamboat Springs, CO in independent practice. With 16+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Steamboat Springs area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8813
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Colorado, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ColoradoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.47%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better69%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
247
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
170
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,008
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.59M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$49 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Shannon St John Fonger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391301
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Shannon St John Fonger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shannon St John Fonger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Steamboat Springs 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 Shannon St John Fonger
NPI records show Dr. Fonger as active with telehealth listed in Steamboat Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 870-1086.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8813
Mailing Address
1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8813
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