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Active NPI 1508977372 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Deborah Ellen Fontenette , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Deborah Fontenette, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Fontenette delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 906 WAYSIDE DR.

Dr. Fontenette does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

906 Wayside Dr

Houston, TX 770112518

Telephone 7136788288
Fax 7136784013
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 East End Medical Clinic Facility NPI 1437240413

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +25.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fontenette (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 02604

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
112306061 (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Maria Diaz , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1326043506

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1326203878

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1528296365

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2018

Registered at 906 WAYSIDE DR, HOUSTON, TX 770112518 (Tel: 7136788288)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2018

Registered at 906 WAYSIDE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77011 (Tel: 7139216262)

NPI Profile Active May 30, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2008

Registered at 5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, HOUSTON, TX 770153249 (Tel: 7136788288)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2008

Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST STE 398, HOUSTON, TX 770251635 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 30, 2008

Recorded as DEBORAH FONTENETTE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 30, 2008

Optometrist (License #02604 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508977372
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2006
Last Update: October 24, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

906 Wayside Dr

Houston, TX 77011

Phone: 7139216262

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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