Dr. Towanna Fontenot, MD

York, PA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Fontenot, Anesthesiologist in York, PA?

Dr. Towanna Fontenot, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in York, PA. She is board certified. 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 (717) 741-8250.

Is Dr. Fontenot board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Towanna Fontenot, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

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 Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fontenot typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal Polyps
Intestinal Polyps
Bowel Polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

Also known as:

Difficulty Swallowing
Swallowing Disorder
Dysphagia
Trouble swallowing
Painful swallowing

ICD-10 Codes:

R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

Also known as:

Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
Post-Treatment Check-up
Aftercare Visit
Recovery Monitoring Exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

Also known as:

Sterilization Procedure
Tubal Ligation
Vasectomy
Permanent contraception
Tubal ligation
Surgical birth control

ICD-10 Codes:

Z302: Encounter for sterilization

Also known as:

Benign Colon Polyp
Benign Tumor
Colonic Disease
Colon Polyps
Non-cancerous colon growth
Colon adenoma
Benign colon tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Also known as:

Rectal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Anal Bleeding
Blood in Stool
Lower GI Bleed

ICD-10 Codes:

K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

Also known as:

Colon Polyps
Colonic Polyps
Colorectal polyps
Bowel polyps
Intestinal polyps

ICD-10 Codes:

K635: Polyp of colon

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fontenot typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Towanna Fontenot may include:

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 (717) 741-8250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Fontenot accept in York, PA?

Dr. Fontenot in York, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Medicare

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Where is Dr. Fontenot's office located?

Dr. Towanna Fontenot's Primary Practice

25 Monument Rd Ste 270

York, PA 17403

(717) 741-8250

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What hospitals are Dr. Fontenot affiliated with?

Dr. Fontenot has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital,Ephrata, PA

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 1124173067.

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. Towanna Fontenot's specialty?

Dr. Fontenot is an Anesthesiologist near York, PA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Towanna Fontenot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Fontenot is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. 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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