Ronald Fernandez, M.D.
NPI 1255381224 · Family Medicine Physician · Palm Harbor, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Fernandez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Palm Harbor, FL (NPI 1255381224).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255381224
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 32701 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
56 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 21 | $52 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 88 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 79 | 29 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 59 | 22 |
| Alprazolam | 45 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 18 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 43 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,157 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2007-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Fernandez's NPI number?
- Ronald Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255381224, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Fernandez's specialty?
- Ronald Fernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Fernandez located?
- Ronald Fernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 31922 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684-3730.
- What is Ronald Fernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Fernandez is (727) 787-7520.
- Does Ronald Fernandez accept Medicare?
- Ronald Fernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Fernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Fernandez's NPI (1255381224) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.