NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1609474428 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Thea Fontenot, PA-C
Surgical Physician Assistant in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,380 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
272
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 341
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Thea Fontenot, PA-C filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, prescribing 95% generic.
- 272
- Part D claims, 2024
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Thea Fontenot, PA-C
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609474428), first enumerated 10/14/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 272 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609474428 · Surgical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1609474428
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MID 16K Surgical Physician
- RX-LIGHT 272
- BOOK-THIN 163 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Hannah McConnaha, PA-C · 2020
Thea Fontenot, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
272 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Thea Fontenot, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
272 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609474428 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/14/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thea Fontenot, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Belle Chasse Emergency Group LLC
New Orleans, LA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thea Fontenot, PA-C - brand share 5.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 272 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
272
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 273.167
- Total Day Supply
- 2,599
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 37 (13.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.76
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 65, 65-74: 60, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thea Fontenot, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
24 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
22 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
14 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
13 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 24 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 22 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 14 |
| Methocarbamol | 13 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Thea Fontenot, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,380
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
341
Avg Claims per Provider
Thea Fontenot, PA-C's 272 claims are below the specialty average of 341.
Nationwide Surgical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Fontenot, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fontenot.
One of 163 Surgical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Marie Alexander
MS, MSPAS, PA
New Orleans, LA
Justin Allen
PA
Baton Rouge, LA
Ryan Armentor
Lafayette, LA
William Atkinson
PA-C
Lafayette, LA
Harley Augustine
PA-C
Metairie, LA
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thea Fontenot, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Thea Fontenot, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Thea Fontenot, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Thea Fontenot, PA-C wrote 272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is Thea Fontenot, PA-C located? ▼
Thea Fontenot, PA-C is located at 1701 OAK PARK BLVD, Lake Charles, LA, 70601. Phone: (337) 494-3830.
What is Thea Fontenot, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Thea Fontenot, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609474428, issued on 10/14/2020.
Does Thea Fontenot, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thea Fontenot, PA-C's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does Thea Fontenot, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thea Fontenot, PA-C had 37 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.6%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,380 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 341 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thea Fontenot, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thea Fontenot, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thea Fontenot, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Thea Fontenot, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 272 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thea Fontenot, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Thea Fontenot, PA-C's NPI is 1609474428 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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