Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Fontenot, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Ville Platte, LA
- NPI 1770524332
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 10.8 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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421 Jack Miller RD
Ville Platte, LA 705865613
(337) 363-4499
fax (337) 363-4990
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 11, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #025984
- Medicaid
- LA #1049484
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770524332. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,426
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$141,851
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 709 | 198 | $76 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 121 | 99 | $168 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 112 | 101 | $110 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 94 | 89 | $66 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 68 | 63 | $126 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 61 | 60 | $97 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 50 | 17 | $71 | |
45388 |
Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 44 | 44 | $260 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 34 | 34 | $243 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 30 | 30 | $174 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Ville Platte Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$616
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 21 | $159.27 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 6 | $146.31 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $55.88 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $40.05 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $29.69 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $24.79 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $20.31 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $20.07 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $19.64 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $19.21 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $19.19 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $17.06 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $16.63 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $14.02 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $13.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
8,631
Patients
1,530
Total drug cost
$123,588
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 1,211 | 167 | $29,009 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 855 | 156 | $14,787 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 783 | 158 | $6,628 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 618 | 120 | $7,566 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 557 | 96 | $7,986 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 544 | 92 | $5,411 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 540 | 107 | $2,810 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 516 | 89 | $6,049 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 499 | 94 | $8,087 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 466 | 79 | $5,057 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Fontenot's medical specialty?
Dr. James Fontenot practices Internal Medicine Physician in Ville Platte, LA.
Where does Dr. James Fontenot practice?
Dr. James Fontenot practices at 421 Jack Miller RD, Ville Platte, LA 705865613. Office phone: 3373634499.
What is Dr. James Fontenot's NPI?
Dr. James Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770524332, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Fontenot accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Fontenot accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Fontenot commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.