HEATHER M. FONTENOT LSA – NPI #1336328657
Specialist/Technologist, Other
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
HEATHER FONTENOT is a technologist located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336328657 to HEATHER FONTENOT on November 02, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 246ZC0007X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Specialist/Technologist, Other, specializing in Surgical Assistant
The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on May 24, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for HEATHER FONTENOT below.
NPI Profile for
HEATHER M. FONTENOT
(more than 18 years ago)
SUITE 206
AUSTIN, TX 78737-1407 Phone: (512) 288-8200 Fax: (521) 288-8207
SUITE 206
AUSTIN, TX 78737 Phone: (512) 288-8200 Fax: (512) 288-8207
Identifiers for HEATHER FONTENOT
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | LSA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | TX | SA00401 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 246ZC0007X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Assistant (Primary) |
TX | 107080 |
| 246ZS0410X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Technologist |
TX | SA00401 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.