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Dr. Christopher Fontenot, DO

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fontenot, Family Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Christopher Fontenot, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Fontenot is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontenot’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontenot’s office at (337) 261-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Fontenot speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fontenot treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Nail Dystrophy
    • Nail Disease
    • Deformed nails
    • Abnormal nail growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L603: Nail dystrophy

    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:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • Ram's Horn Nails
    • Nail Disease
    • Onychogryphosis
    • Thickened nails
    • Curved nails

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L602: Onychogryphosis

    What procedures does Dr. Fontenot perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fontenot performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Fontenot accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontenot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 261-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fontenot accept in Lafayette, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fontenot's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Fontenot's Primary Practice

    2390 W Congress St

    Lafayette, LA 70506

    (337) 261-6000

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    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 1700204898.

    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. Christopher Fontenot's specialty?

    Dr. Fontenot is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lafayette, LA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Fontenot to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Iberia Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christopher Fontenot accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Fontenot is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Fontenot offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (337) 261-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Fontenot?

    Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (337) 261-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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