Dr Shane Bennett Fontenot, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Jennings, LA

Dr Shane Bennett Fontenot, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Jennings, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Advanced Family Eyecare, Llc and his current practice location is 1702 Johnson St, Jennings, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 824-1112.

Dr Shane Bennett Fontenot is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1540) 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 1164612529.

Contact Information

Dr Shane Bennett Fontenot, OD
1702 Johnson St,
Jennings, LA 70546-3624
(337) 824-1112
(337) 824-9112

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shane Bennett Fontenot
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience17 Years
Location1702 Johnson St, Jennings, 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 Shane Bennett Fontenot graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164612529
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395838908
  • Enrollment ID: I20070912000232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shane Bennett Fontenot such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164612529NPI-NPPES
1020818MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1540 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advanced Family Eyecare, Llc16584642682

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 Shane Bennett Fontenot allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAdvanced Family Eyecare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215121652
PECOS PAC ID: 1658464268
Enrollment ID: O20070927000127

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 Shane Bennett 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 Shane Bennett Fontenot, OD
1702 Johnson St,
Jennings, LA 70546-3624

Ph: (337) 824-1112
Dr Shane Bennett Fontenot, OD
1702 Johnson St,
Jennings, LA 70546-3624

Ph: (337) 824-1112

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