Carolyn Fernandes, MD
NPI 1518118355 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Fernandes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1518118355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518118355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT189882 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
152 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 46 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 20 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | 51 | 14 |
| Ampicillin Sod/Sulbactam Sodbrand: Ampicillin-Sulbactam | 38 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 35 | 11 |
| Fluconazole | 29 | — |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 25 | — |
| Azithromycin | 22 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-09
- Last updated
- 2021-08-19
- Certified
- 2021-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Fernandes's NPI number?
- Carolyn Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518118355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Fernandes's specialty?
- Carolyn Fernandes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carolyn Fernandes located?
- Carolyn Fernandes's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601, Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1521.
- What is Carolyn Fernandes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Fernandes is (412) 647-7228.
- Does Carolyn Fernandes accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Fernandes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Fernandes's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Fernandes's NPI (1518118355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.