Thomas Fontenot, M.D,
NPI 1427199207 · Family Medicine Physician · Ville Platte, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Fontenot, M.D, is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ville Platte, LA (NPI 1427199207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427199207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D,
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 018937 (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
2,021 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 | 589 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 543 | $74 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 181 | $101 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 147 | $122 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 142 | $120 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 246 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,055 | 152 |
| Gabapentin | 833 | 136 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 828 | 127 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 806 | 154 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 763 | 127 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 696 | 109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$835 across 40 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
- 2007-02-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Fontenot's NPI number?
- Thomas Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427199207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Fontenot's specialty?
- Thomas Fontenot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Fontenot located?
- Thomas Fontenot's practice location on file with NPPES is 417 E. Lincoln Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586-3431.
- What is Thomas Fontenot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Fontenot is (337) 363-7744.
- Does Thomas Fontenot accept Medicare?
- Thomas Fontenot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Fontenot's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Fontenot's NPI (1427199207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.