Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Fontenot, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1619269644
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1313 Hermann Dr Ste 270
Houston, TX 770047005
(713) 527-5270
Mailing address
149 Bernard St
Eunice, LA 705354201

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2015
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #AP08140

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619269644. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
106
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$12,329
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 30 30 $121
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 29 29 $128
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 19 19 $102
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 15 15 $101
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 13 11 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 306 peers in Houston Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$39
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $23.07
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $16.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$39

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Fontenot's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Fontenot practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Fontenot practice?
Dr. Benjamin Fontenot practices at 1313 Hermann Dr Ste 270, Houston, TX 770047005. Office phone: 7135275270.
What is Dr. Benjamin Fontenot's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619269644, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Fontenot accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Fontenot accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Fontenot commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (HCPCS 00910). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.