Eric Fontenot, MD
NPI 1437228657 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Fontenot, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1437228657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437228657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 201186 (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
2,925 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 | 1,297 | $118 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 523 | $13 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 222 | $77 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 221 | $17 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 216 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 215 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 296 | 64 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 218 | 24 |
| Alprazolam | 202 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 199 | 112 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 171 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 155 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 8 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
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2013-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Fontenot's NPI number?
- Eric Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437228657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Fontenot's specialty?
- Eric Fontenot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Fontenot located?
- Eric Fontenot's practice location on file with NPPES is 1219 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2620.
- What is Eric Fontenot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Fontenot is (337) 233-4980.
- Does Eric Fontenot accept Medicare?
- Eric Fontenot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Fontenot's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Fontenot's NPI (1437228657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.