Fernando Silva, M.D.
NPI 1528286960 · Rheumatology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Silva, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1528286960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528286960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2799 (TX)
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
19 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
783 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 448 | $121 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 144 | $111 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 113 | $14 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 47 | $67 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $160 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$160 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 322 | 116 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 215 | 71 |
| Leflunomide | 110 | 41 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 91 | — |
| Folic Acid | 83 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 82 | 38 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 71 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,416 across 78 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
- 2007-04-23
- Last updated
- 2023-08-03
- Certified
- 2023-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Silva's NPI number?
- Fernando Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528286960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Silva's specialty?
- Fernando Silva is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fernando Silva located?
- Fernando Silva's practice location on file with NPPES is 14615 San Pedro Ave Ste 210, San Antonio, TX 78232-4374.
- What is Fernando Silva's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Silva is (210) 404-0020.
- Does Fernando Silva accept Medicare?
- Fernando Silva is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Silva's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Silva's NPI (1528286960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.