Dr. Joseph L Fontenot

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 62+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph L Fontenot, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Mobile, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1962, having over 62 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. Joseph L Fontenot accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (251) 476-4744 to request Dr. Joseph L Fontenot the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 600 Bel Air Blvd
Suite 110
Mobile, AL 36606-3501

Phone 1: (251) 476-4744

Fax: (251) 476-4741


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph L Fontenot
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7517960164
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Ophthalmology

Experience

  • Over 62 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joseph L Fontenot attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1962.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1649211277
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 8, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 27, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph L Fontenot

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph L Fontenot has been primarily specialized in Low Vision Rehabilitation for over 62 years of experience.
  • Optometrist / Low Vision Rehabilitation
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    Low Vision Rehabilitation
    Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.


Practice Locations

600 Bel Air Blvd
Suite 110
Mobile, AL 36606-3501

Phone: (251) 476-4744
Fax: (251) 476-4741
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, January 27, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Joseph L Fontenot [NPI: 1649211277]Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology