Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Fontes, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1316179088
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 606123833
(312) 942-0000
Mailing address
850 N State St, Unit 20G
Chicago, IL 606108665

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #125-055776

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316179088. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
748
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$278,791
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 208 24 $431
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 69 60 $135
22216 Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment 52 18 $412
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 47 45 $150
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 45 30 $307
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 44 38 $189
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 38 $104
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 35 35 $194
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 29 29 $233
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 23 23 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in this city , average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18,607
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, Inc. 18 $18,589.91
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $17.25

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$13,650
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$2,500
Travel and Lodging
$1,679
Royalty or License
$761
Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
200
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$3,519
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 70 26 $1,198
Gabapentin Generic 55 21 $619
Baclofen Generic 20 0 $443
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 16 0 $361
Pregabalin Generic 14 0 $741
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 12 $125
Meloxicam Generic 12 0 $32

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Fontes's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Fontes practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Fontes practice?
Dr. Ricardo Fontes practices at 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 606123833. Office phone: 3129420000.
What is Dr. Ricardo Fontes's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Fontes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316179088, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Fontes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Fontes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Fontes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment (HCPCS 22216). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.