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Dr. Maria Fontanez, MD

Pediatrician

Jennings, LA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fontanez, Pediatrician in Jennings, LA?

    Dr. Maria Fontanez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Jennings, LA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Fontanez completed her residency at San Juan City Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Fontanez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontanez’s office at (337) 892-0630.

    Where did Dr. Fontanez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: San Juan City Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr

    Is Dr. Fontanez board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Fontanez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Fontanez speak?

    Dr. Fontanez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fontanez typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fontanez 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. Fontanez. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms
    • Nasal Congestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fontanez typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Fontanez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fontanez accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Fontanez's office located?

    Dr. Maria Fontanez's Primary Practice

    1322 Elton Rd Ste F

    Jennings, LA 70546

    (337) 892-0630

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    Dr. Maria Fontanez's Practice 2

    2419 Alonzo St

    Abbeville, LA 70510

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    What is Dr. Fontanez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fontanez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023144748.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontanez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontanez

    What is Dr. Maria Fontanez's specialty?

    Dr. Fontanez is a Pediatrician near Jennings, LA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Maria Fontanez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Fontanez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Maria Fontanez accepting new patients in Jennings, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Fontanez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Fontanez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office at (337) 892-0630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Fontanez?

    Please contact Dr. Fontanez's office at (337) 892-0630 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fontanez's office located?

    Dr. Fontanez's offices are located in Jennings, LA and Abbeville, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Fontanez have?

    Dr. Maria Fontanez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.