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Dr. Gregory Fontenot, MD

Abbeville, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Gregory Fontenot, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Abbeville, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fontenot is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontenot’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontenot’s office at (337) 898-9449.

    What languages does Dr. Fontenot speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fontenot typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fontenot typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Does Dr. Fontenot accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontenot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 898-9449 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fontenot in Abbeville, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Fontenot's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Fontenot's Primary Practice

    118 N Hospital Dr

    Abbeville, LA 70510

    (337) 898-9449

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    Dr. Gregory Fontenot's Practice 2

    207 Milton Rd

    Maurice, LA 70555

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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 1225458797.

    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. Gregory Fontenot's specialty?

    Dr. Fontenot is a Family Medicine Specialist near Abbeville, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Gregory Fontenot accepting new patients in Abbeville, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Gregory Fontenot offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (337) 898-9449 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Fontenot?

    Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (337) 898-9449 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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