Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Lafayette, LA

Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Coolidge Physician Services Llc and his current practice location is 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 289-7927.

Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 024987) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013985530.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot, MD
1214 Coolidge Blvd,
Lafayette, LA 70503-2621
(337) 289-7927
(337) 289-7935

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew Shane Fontenot
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience24 Years
Location1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013985530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800821034
  • Enrollment ID: I20050927000921

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013985530NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 024987 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coolidge Physician Services Llc711315603533

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmbassador Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134237068
PECOS PAC ID: 7810099090
Enrollment ID: O20070219000160
Entity NameCoolidge Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609298843
PECOS PAC ID: 7113156035
Enrollment ID: O20140218001309

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot, MD
Po Box 53092,
Lafayette, LA 70505-3092

Ph: (337) 289-8978
Dr Matthew Shane Fontenot, MD
1214 Coolidge Blvd,
Lafayette, LA 70503-2621

Ph: (337) 289-7927

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