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20 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Fontan, Internist in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Jason Fontan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pascagoula, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Fontan graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Fontan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontan’s office at (228) 809-5510.
Where did Dr. Fontan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | La State University School Of Med | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Fontan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jason Fontan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fontan speak?
Dr. Fontan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fontan treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fontan 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. Fontan. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Fontan perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jason Fontan 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fontan's office.
Does Dr. Fontan accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 809-5510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontan accept in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Fontan in Pascagoula, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cooperative Benefit Group
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Fox-Everett
Government Employees Health Association
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontan's office located?
What is Dr. Fontan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124170451.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontan
What is Dr. Jason Fontan's specialty?
Dr. Fontan is a Internist near Pascagoula, MS.
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.
Contact Dr. Fontan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jason Fontan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fontan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Medical Center Dallas. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jason Fontan accepting new patients in Pascagoula, MS?
Yes, Dr. Jason Fontan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Fontan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontan's office at (228) 809-5510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Fontan?
Please contact Dr. Fontan's office at (228) 809-5510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jason Fontan have?
Dr. Jason Fontan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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