Philip Fontenot, M.D.
NPI 1306232731 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Fontenot, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1306232731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306232731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60344 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
2,009 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 424 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 269 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $121 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 243 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 179 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 170 | 133 |
| Amoxicillin | 169 | 94 |
| Celecoxib | 123 | 101 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 120 | 114 |
| Meloxicam | 43 | 26 |
| Cefadroxil | 39 | 34 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 30 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 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
- 2015-04-13
- Last updated
- 2021-07-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Fontenot's NPI number?
- Philip Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306232731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Fontenot's specialty?
- Philip Fontenot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Fontenot located?
- Philip Fontenot's practice location on file with NPPES is 75b Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801-4353.
- What is Philip Fontenot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Fontenot is (828) 258-8800.
- Does Philip Fontenot accept Medicare?
- Philip Fontenot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Fontenot's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Fontenot's NPI (1306232731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.