Overview
James Fontenot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ville Platte, Louisiana.
Dr. Fontenot is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
Dr. Fontenot is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- POS
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
421 Jack Miller Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James B. Fontenot
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James B. Fontenot?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James B. Fontenot by calling their office at 337-363-4499. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James B. Fontenot a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James B. Fontenot is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James B. Fontenot specialize in?
While Dr. James B. Fontenot is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. James B. Fontenot accept my insurance?
Dr. James B. Fontenot accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-363-4499 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AnemiaDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Anemia.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Advanced
- Acute Adrenal CrisisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Adrenal Crisis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Enlarged LiverDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastrostomyDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart AttackDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- HypothyroidismDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnorexiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Anorexia.
- ApoplexyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AscitesDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Baker CystDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Blood ClotsDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- BoilsDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- BullaeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CellulitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholecystitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- CirrhosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- DehydrationDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- DeliriumDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- DysgraphiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EpilepsyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- FaintingDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypercholesterolemiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- FluDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- FolliculitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GallstonesDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastritisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Gerstmann SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Gerstmann Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlossitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Glossitis.
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- GoutDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Guttate PsoriasisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Guttate Psoriasis.
- HeadacheDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Heart FailureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HepatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- High CholesterolDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- IndigestionDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- JaundiceDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Liver FailureDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- LymphangitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- MastoiditisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Memory LossDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Morning SicknessDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Movement DisordersDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- NarcolepsyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- NecrosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Orotic Aciduria Type 1Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Orotic Aciduria Type 1.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- PericarditisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pernicious AnemiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Pernicious Anemia.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- PsoriasisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- SciaticaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- SepsisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Silent ThyroiditisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Silent Thyroiditis.
- SinusitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Stomach CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- StrokeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenosynovitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Thyroid StormDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Toxic SynovitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Synovitis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- UreteroscopyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- VertigoDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- XanthomaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.