Summary

Dr. Jose Fontanez treats obesity, pediatric obesity, and prediabetes and has practiced internal medicine for 43 years. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and speaks English and Spanish.

He completed his medical education and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and SUNY, respectively, and sees patients in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, New York.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.4
  • 43 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez has 2 locations

Optum Fishkill Multi Specialty Center

60 Merritt BlvdFishkill, NY 12524
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center

45 Reade PlPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez, MDDr. Monica P. Luthra, DOSurbhi Agarwal, MDClaire Ann Collins, NP
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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43 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Fishkill , NYBuffalo , NYPeekskill , NYSuffern , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Sawai Man Singh Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Empire Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Fontanez's NPI number is 1710907415.

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Where is Dr. Jose Fontanez's office located?
Dr. Jose Fontanez's office is located at 60 Merritt Blvd, Fishkill, NY, 12524.
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What languages does Dr. Jose Fontanez speak?
Dr. Jose Fontanez speaks English and Spanish.

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