Dr. Jason Fontenot
Anesthesiology in Opelousas, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Jason Fontenot, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Opelousas, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Iberia General Hospital And Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System. Dr. Jason Fontenot also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Anesthesia Associates Of Opelousas, Apmc. Dr. Jason Fontenot accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 943-7128 to request Dr. Jason Fontenot the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Jason Fontenot |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6800943226 |
| 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
- Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
- Interventional Pain Management
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Jason Fontenot attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1982607255
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 30, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Jason Fontenot
Medical Licenses
Dr. Jason Fontenot has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
click for detail Anesthesiology An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
| 021093 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New Iberia, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Opelousas, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Anesthesia Associates Of Opelousas, Apmc
| Anesthesia Associates Of Opelousas, Apmc | 12 |
Practice Locations
539 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70571-0459
Phone: (337) 943-7128
Phone 2: (337) 948-5120
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, October 30, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Jason Fontenot [NPI: 1982607255]Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Management