Cathi Fontenot, MD
NPI 1033131800 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cathi Fontenot, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1033131800).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033131800
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 017674 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
132 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 101 | $125 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 18 | $126 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 13 | $31 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 271 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 260 | 76 |
| Losartan Potassium | 248 | 67 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 234 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 172 | 45 |
| Lorazepam | 133 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 128 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2020-12-10
- Certified
- 2020-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cathi Fontenot's NPI number?
- Cathi Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033131800, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cathi Fontenot's specialty?
- Cathi Fontenot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cathi Fontenot located?
- Cathi Fontenot's practice location on file with NPPES is 3700 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-4637.
- What is Cathi Fontenot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cathi Fontenot is (504) 412-1366.
- Does Cathi Fontenot accept Medicare?
- Cathi Fontenot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cathi Fontenot's NPI active?
- Yes — Cathi Fontenot's NPI (1033131800) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.