Tami Fountain-Ellis, M.D.

Family Medicine

Tami Fountain-Ellis is a Family Medicine specialist based in Richmond, VA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(804) 282-2655Richmond, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Tami Fountain-Ellis, M.D. has been part of the Richmond medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 28+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Richmond area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 864 Family Medicine providers in VASee all Family Medicine in Richmond28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 193dNPPES updated 2025-11-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7001 Forest Ave Ste 302, Richmond, VA 23230-1726

Fax: (804) 282-0676
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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 10, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Tami Fountain-Ellis

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tami Fountain-Ellis for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Richmond required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tami Fountain-Ellis

Dr. Fountain-Ellis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 282-2655.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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