Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD
NPI 1255459756 · Hospitalist Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1255459756).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255459756
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A98088 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 508 | 220 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 369 | 158 |
| Losartan Potassium | 295 | 126 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 195 | 76 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 188 | 52 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 164 | 79 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2007-03-26
- Last updated
- 2021-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurukulasooriya Fernando's NPI number?
- Kurukulasooriya Fernando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255459756, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurukulasooriya Fernando's specialty?
- Kurukulasooriya Fernando is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kurukulasooriya Fernando located?
- Kurukulasooriya Fernando's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3871.
- What is Kurukulasooriya Fernando's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurukulasooriya Fernando is (925) 946-1080.
- Does Kurukulasooriya Fernando accept Medicare?
- Kurukulasooriya Fernando is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurukulasooriya Fernando's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurukulasooriya Fernando's NPI (1255459756) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.