James Fontenot, MD
NPI 1770524332 · Internal Medicine Physician · Ville Platte, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Fontenot, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Ville Platte, LA (NPI 1770524332).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770524332
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 025984 (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
20 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
1,074 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 502 | $69 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 77 | $151 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 73 | $60 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 72 | $99 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 56 | $89 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 230 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,116 | 165 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 845 | 183 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 767 | 143 |
| Furosemide | 503 | 100 |
| Omeprazole | 485 | 100 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 484 | 79 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$616 across 44 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
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2010-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Fontenot's NPI number?
- James Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770524332, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Fontenot's specialty?
- James Fontenot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Fontenot located?
- James Fontenot's practice location on file with NPPES is 421 Jack Miller Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586-5613.
- What is James Fontenot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Fontenot is (337) 363-4499.
- Does James Fontenot accept Medicare?
- James Fontenot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Fontenot's NPI active?
- Yes — James Fontenot's NPI (1770524332) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.