Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Teresa A. Fama

MD · Rheumatology · University Of Vermont College Of Medicine
1311 BARRE MONTPELIER ROAD
400 CVMC ORTHOPEDICS AND SPI
Berlin, VT 05602
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 24 Years Practicing
343
Medicare Patients / yr
3
Procedures Billed
24
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Fama

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Vermont, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Fama is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 05602, VT — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Fama Does

Dr. Fama served 343 Medicare patients across 505 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 21% below the average Rheumatology in Vermont (437 patients across 12 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)425273
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)5242
Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes (99451)2828

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Fama billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Fama is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Gifford Medical Center

Randolph, VT
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Saint Johnsbury, VT
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Central Vermont Medical Center

Barre, VT
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Fama practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Fama offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1311 BARRE MONTPELIER ROAD, 400 CVMC ORTHOPEDICS AND SPI, Berlin, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 225-3970

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 65% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

92.6007

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 05602, VT

If Dr. Fama isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 05602, VT:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Marzouq A. QubtiRheumatology30.5 mi
Karen NepveuRheumatology12732.6 mi
Christine H. JonesRheumatology46433.4 mi
Sanjeev PatilRheumatology21533.5 mi
Jeanne T. GosselinRheumatology35433.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Fama takes three steps:

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Teresa A. Fama: Common Questions

Does Dr. Fama accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Fama is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Fama depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 05602, VT →
Where is Dr. Fama's office?
Dr. Fama practices at 1311 BARRE MONTPELIER ROAD, 400 CVMC ORTHOPEDICS AND SPI, Berlin, VT 05602. Phone: (802) 225-3970.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Fama accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (802) 225-3970 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 05602, VT to see available options.
Does Dr. Fama offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Fama is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Fama?
Dr. Fama graduated in 2002 and has been practicing for approximately 24 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Fama treated 343 Medicare patients across 3 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Fama is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (802) 225-3970 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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