Active NPI 1730161886 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William L Fontenot , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Longview, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Fontenot, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Longview, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1994, Dr. Fontenot delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 709 HOLLYBROOK DR STE 3401.

Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Associated Clinicians Of East Texas and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

709 Hollybrook Dr Ste 3401

Longview, TX 756052412

Telephone 9037531778

Fax 9037537202

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Longview, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +3.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Longview, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% 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. Fontenot (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Longview Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,280	119	$0.32	$0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	458	261	$149.49	$88.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	264	142	$217.05	$68.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	187	111	$94.18	$33.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	177	177	$204.80	$109.41
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	122	69	$132.00	$45.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	99	63	$96.52	$33.71
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	74	72	$115.00	$38.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	62	62	$220.00	$128.08
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	57	16	$200.00	$118.79
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	48	14	$160.00	$123.47
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	45	29	$95.07	$34.98
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	18	$115.00	$39.81
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	26	13	$104.00	$35.28
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	22	14	$100.00	$34.50
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	22	11	$72.00	$32.70
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$5250.00	$1263.76
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	20	20	$113.00	$38.69
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	15	15	$3235.00	$1208.35
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	11	11	$1225.23	$407.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,356	109	$0.32	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	460	241	$135.00	$86.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	217	123	$223.04	$68.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	159	$200.00	$106.35
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	156	85	$92.08	$32.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	137	72	$132.00	$45.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	98	63	$93.57	$33.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	97	96	$220.00	$125.87
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	57	55	$115.00	$38.48
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	53	25	$95.30	$35.05
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	51	18	$200.00	$126.90
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	42	23	$115.00	$39.46
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	32	31	$80.00	$48.77
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	30	15	$70.00	$34.48
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	29	28	$113.00	$37.55
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	24	24	$3235.00	$1178.72
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	21	14	$84.57	$31.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	18	$5250.00	$1192.06
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$104.00	$35.58
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	12	$1268.75	$417.65
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3608.00	$1146.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	848	86	$0.32	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	328	206	$135.00	$88.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	170	170	$200.00	$105.83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	139	92	$214.39	$67.80
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	128	68	$94.00	$33.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	121	62	$94.44	$33.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	98	56	$132.00	$46.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	87	84	$220.00	$130.85
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	39	39	$115.00	$40.09
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	39	19	$115.00	$40.35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	22	$99.91	$36.03
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	28	27	$113.00	$39.49
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	27	26	$80.00	$51.74
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	22	22	$3235.00	$1183.82
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$84.57	$32.09
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	14	14	$3608.00	$1151.27
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$1083.65	$356.04
27235 Insertion of hardware to broken thigh bone, accessed through the skin	13	13	$2600.00	$880.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$200.00	$81.14
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$4820.00	$1397.70
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$5250.00	$1236.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	802	84	$0.32	$0.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	263	169	$135.00	$89.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	144	90	$212.50	$66.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$200.00	$108.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	110	55	$104.55	$44.82
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	89	60	$84.04	$33.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	72	72	$220.00	$132.37
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	58	13	$227.59	$135.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	50	33	$88.68	$33.62
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	46	46	$112.17	$39.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	33	21	$86.48	$35.59
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	29	13	$87.41	$39.64
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	18	$100.73	$39.06
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	21	21	$80.00	$51.82
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	16	16	$3235.00	$1197.33
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3608.00	$1164.64
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$4772.73	$1253.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	600	68	$0.32	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	268	167	$135.00	$72.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	128	$200.00	$103.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	68	$206.67	$62.15
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	85	48	$79.06	$31.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	83	49	$87.47	$30.28
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	82	80	$220.00	$135.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	81	51	$75.56	$36.74
73060 X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views	36	11	$80.47	$26.60
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	35	33	$110.00	$37.34
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	34	11	$71.62	$31.40
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	34	14	$75.00	$37.40
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	26	26	$100.00	$45.23
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	23	17	$65.00	$33.61
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	18	18	$3145.14	$1174.52
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$95.00	$36.60
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	11	$120.00	$71.32
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	12	$3457.67	$1131.13
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$4820.00	$1435.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	131	85	$151.00	$69.56
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	87	49	$24.31	$12.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	52	$230.79	$66.38
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	64	33	$60.79	$28.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$247.00	$101.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	15	$62.78	$26.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	325	181	$151.00	$67.71
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	193	94	$226.98	$65.35
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	188	86	$24.34	$12.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	138	$247.00	$99.30
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	104	63	$62.70	$27.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	67	41	$63.54	$26.31
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	59	13	$309.00	$143.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	45	34	$80.67	$34.29
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	44	24	$76.00	$31.95
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	35	16	$50.00	$6.45
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	30	30	$222.00	$95.68
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	28	19	$68.00	$28.04
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	26	18	$67.00	$26.86
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	14	$68.00	$28.72
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$86.00	$30.83
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	13	13	$2672.92	$1146.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	324	178	$151.00	$67.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	210	93	$168.94	$50.63
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	191	92	$23.51	$11.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	147	$247.00	$99.35
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	126	61	$63.50	$27.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	37	$65.00	$26.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	34	$85.25	$36.64
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	30	19	$76.00	$31.32
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	28	20	$68.00	$27.25
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	12	$68.00	$28.62
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	19	$86.00	$32.00
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	19	11	$50.00	$5.20
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	15	$65.00	$28.49
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$222.00	$95.57
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$301.00	$129.44
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$67.00	$24.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	14	$3326.60	$1262.72
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	14	11	$60.00	$23.00
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	14	13	$326.00	$137.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2019-12-12

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX L0176

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TN 43514

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1503997 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

709 Hollybrook Dr, Longview, TX 756052412

Phone: 9037531778

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Mark Witt , DPM

Podiatrist

NPI 1093782427

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Jack Elder , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1184691792

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Jenkins , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1205803988

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Edward Liu

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1437126034

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2019

Registered at 709 HOLLYBROOK DR STE 3401, LONGVIEW, TX 756052412 (Tel: 9037531778)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 610393, DALLAS, TX 752610393 (Tel: 9032916187)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #L0176 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 29, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 29, 2013

Registered at 1605 S LOCUST AVE, SUITE 101, LAWRENCEBURG, TN 384644061 (Tel: 9317624400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 29, 2013

Registered at 1605 S LOCUST AVE, SUITE 101, LAWRENCEBURG, TN 384644061 (Tel: 9317624400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 29, 2013

Recorded as WILLIAM FONTENOT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #43514 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730161886

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 15, 2005

Last Update: December 12, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 610393

Dallas, TX 752610393

Phone: 9032916187

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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