ESSENTIAL CHIROPRACTIC
NPI 1497369250
Chiropractor - Nutrition in Mandeville, LA

Q: What is Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor, specializing in Nutrition, with taxonomy code 111NN1001X.

Active since August 31, 2020

1120 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 2, MANDEVILLE, LA 70471(985) 778-2695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2022, Aug 31, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Essential Chiropractic NPPES

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

ESSENTIAL CHIROPRACTIC (NPI 1497369250) is a healthcare organization registered as a nutrition in Mandeville, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. The organization lists Austin Fontenot, Owner/provider, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497369250

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy111NN1001X

Legal Business NameANIMUS CHIROPRACTIC AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, LLC

Location Address1120 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 2Mandeville, LA 70471-3429

Mailing Address1120 N Causeway Blvd Ste 2Mandeville, LA 70471-3429 · (985) 778-2695

Phone(985) 778-2695

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialAustin FontenotOwner/provider · (985) 705-5392

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2022

✔ NPI 1497369250 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractor · NutritionChiropractic Providers

Taxonomy Code111NN1001X

Definition

Chiropractic Nutrition is that specialty within the chiropractic profession that deals with the overall factors that affect the patient's ability to maintain the manipulative correction and thus sustain better neurological integrity. The Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist will perform extensive research on the patient's previous health history, ethnicity, and any family history related to what the patient is being treated for. Patients fill out questionnaires concerning dietary and sleep patterns and previous or present symptomology. A nutrition examination would be performed to assess areas such as absorption rates, adrenal function, kidney health, lung health etc. The patient is often instructed on how to check the pH of their saliva and urine, test for the presence of Candida Albicans, etc., at home. Outside laboratory testing includes blood, urine, hair analysis, food allergy testing etc. The patient's prescription and over the counter medications are recorded and analyzed.

Also ListedClinic/Center · Health ServiceTaxonomy 261QH0100X

1120 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 2, Mandeville, LA 70471

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEssential Chiropractic

Other Identifiers 1

Other1699121822Individual Npi

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Essential Chiropractic, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Austin Fontenot, D.C.

Chiropractic

NPI 1699121822

1011 N. CAUEWAY BLVD. STE 28
Mandeville, LA 70471

(985) 778-2695

✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi

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

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 Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC is 1497369250. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2020. The provider is doing business as Essential Chiropractic.

Where is Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC located?

Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC is located at 1120 N Causeway Blvd Ste 2, Mandeville, LA 70471. The listed phone number is (985) 778-2695.

What is Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor, specializing in Nutrition, with taxonomy code 111NN1001X.

Is Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Chiropractic) reassigns their Medicare billing to Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Animus Chiropractic And Alternative Medicine, LLC was last updated on January 5, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.