Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontenot, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
What languages does Dr. Fontenot speak?
Dr. Fontenot and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fontenot typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fontenot diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fontenot. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fontenot typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Codey Fontenot may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (225) 769-4044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontenot accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Fontenot in Baton Rouge, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other TPA
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fontenot's office located?
Dr. Codey Fontenot's Primary Practice
7373 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-4044
What hospitals are Dr. Fontenot affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fontenot has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
What is Dr. Fontenot's NPI number?A 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 1568752277.
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. Codey Fontenot's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.