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PENNI FONTENOT
NPI 1427597871
Social Worker in Lafayette, LA

Active since February 17, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1017 SAINT JOHN ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501(337) 261-2300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Penni Fontenot NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PENNI FONTENOT (NPI 1427597871) is an individual social worker in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (12209) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427597871
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NamePENNI FONTENOT
Location Address1017 SAINT JOHN STLafayette, LA 70501-6711
Mailing Address2525 Youree Dr Ste 110Shreveport, LA 71104-3600 · (318) 742-3408
Phone(337) 261-2300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2017
✔ NPI 1427597871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 12209
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
1017 SAINT JOHN ST, Lafayette, LA 70501
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Penni Fontenot is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9931693595
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251210004028
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Penni Fontenot reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vital Healthcare Solutions LLC
36 mi
Rural Health
1535 W MAIN STREET
Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598473415 (337) 506-2294

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AMBER THIBODEAUX
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300
MR. MALCOLM LAWRENCE HAYNES
Counselor
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300
SETH AUZENNE
Counselor
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300
TIFFANY RENE' TURNER
Peer Specialist
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300
LAVERSIA THERESA LANDRY
Peer Specialist
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300
KENNETH WAYNE EAGLIN JR.
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300
TRAVONDRA HARVEY
Peer Specialist
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 504-1100
WAYNESHA EABAIR PERKINS
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1017 SAINT JOHN ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Lafayette Parish (337) 261-2300

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Penni Fontenot's NPI number?

The NPI number for Penni Fontenot is 1427597871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2017.

Where is Penni Fontenot located?

Penni Fontenot practices at 1017 Saint John St, Lafayette, LA 70501. The listed phone number is (337) 261-2300.

What is Penni Fontenot's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Penni Fontenot enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Penni Fontenot is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Penni Fontenot's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Penni Fontenot reassigns Medicare benefits to Vital Healthcare Solutions LLC (Ville Platte, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Penni Fontenot's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Penni Fontenot accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Penni Fontenot as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Penni Fontenot was last updated on February 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.