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CARA GRADNEY FONTENOT M.D.
NPI 1619298064
Pediatrics in Slidell, LA

Active since June 21, 2010PECOS Enrolled
2370 GAUSE BLVD E, SLIDELL, LA 70461(985) 639-3755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Cara Gradney Fontenot M.d. NPPES

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

CARA GRADNEY FONTENOT M.D. (NPI 1619298064) is an individual pediatrics provider in Slidell, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.206847) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619298064
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCARA GRADNEY FONTENOTCredential: M.D.
Location Address2370 GAUSE BLVD ESlidell, LA 70461-4141
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(985) 639-3755
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2014
✔ NPI 1619298064 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · MD.206847✔ Licensed in TN · 49863
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2370 GAUSE BLVD E, Slidell, LA 70461
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid05802213MS
Medicaid2371321LA
Medicare PIN365347YH3ULA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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)

Cara Gradney Fontenot M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Cara Fontenot reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
Slidell, LA 70461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780867465 (985) 639-3755

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70461 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

LAURA L PLACE MD
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3777
JOSEPH OSCHWALD
Family Medicine
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3755
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3755
STEPHANIE HARRELL M.D.
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3755
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3755
SUCHITA DESAI
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3755
DR. TARA THERESA DEENEY MD
Pediatrics
2370 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 639-3755

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 Cara Fontenot's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Fontenot is 1619298064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2010.

Where is Cara Fontenot located?

Cara Fontenot practices at 2370 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461. The listed phone number is (985) 639-3755.

What is Cara Fontenot's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Cara Fontenot enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Cara Fontenot's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Fontenot reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (Slidell, 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 Cara Fontenot's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Fontenot accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and HMO Louisiana list Cara 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 Cara Fontenot was last updated on November 21, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.