Katherine J Fontenot, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lake Charles, LA

Katherine J Fontenot, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp and her current practice location is 1767 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 478-3810.

Katherine J Fontenot is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1876-811AT) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003393240.

Contact Information

Katherine J Fontenot, OD
1767 Imperial Blvd,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5362
(337) 478-3810
(337) 478-6360



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKatherine J Fontenot
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience6 Years
Location1767 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Katherine J Fontenot graduated from medical school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003393240
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2018
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193074748
  • Enrollment ID: I20180815002922

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Katherine J Fontenot such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003393240NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1876-811AT (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp094110130714

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Provider NameEye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619915121
PECOS PAC ID: 0941101307
Enrollment ID: O20040119000122

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Katherine J Fontenot, OD
1767 Imperial Blvd,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5362

Ph: (337) 478-3810
Katherine J Fontenot, OD
1767 Imperial Blvd,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5362

Ph: (337) 478-3810

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