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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontenot, Trauma Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Taylor Fontenot, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fontenot is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontenot’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontenot’s office at (504) 503-4000.
What languages does Dr. Fontenot speak?
Dr. Fontenot and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fontenot typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, conditions treated by Dr. Taylor Fontenot may include:
Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fontenot typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Taylor Fontenot may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fontenot accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontenot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 503-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontenot accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Fontenot in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Fontenot's office located?
Dr. Taylor Fontenot's Primary Practice
1100 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70163
(504) 503-4000
What is Dr. Fontenot's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588124754.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontenot?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontenot
What is Dr. Taylor Fontenot's specialty?
Dr. Fontenot is a Trauma Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Taylor Fontenot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Taylor Fontenot accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Taylor Fontenot is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taylor Fontenot offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (504) 503-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taylor Fontenot?
Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (504) 503-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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