Summary

Dr. Fontenot graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine In Shreveport in 2000. He works in Lafayette, LA and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish, English
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

4801 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508

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NephrologyInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
26 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish, English
Lafayette , LALafayette , LALafayette , LACrowley , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Shane Fontenot

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Shane Fontenot has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Shane Fontenot has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Matthew Shane Fontenot holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Fontenot's NPI number is 1013985530.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew Fontenot affiliated with?
Dr. Matthew Fontenot is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics.
Where is Dr. Matthew Fontenot's office located?
Dr. Matthew Fontenot's office is located at 4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA, 70508.
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