Fernando Sanchez, MD
NPI 1598863813 · Infectious Disease Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Sanchez, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1598863813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598863813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14527 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,039 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,332 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 360 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 293 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 37 | $106 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 17 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $28–$106 (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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 189 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 79 | 49 |
| Cephalexin | 57 | 29 |
| Fluconazole | 57 | 27 |
| Daptomycin | 53 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | — |
| Cefdinir | 32 | 27 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$354 across 19 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2019-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Sanchez's NPI number?
- Fernando Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598863813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Sanchez's specialty?
- Fernando Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fernando Sanchez located?
- Fernando Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Calle Del Norte Ste 104, Laredo, TX 78041-9134.
- What is Fernando Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Sanchez is (956) 722-0995.
- Does Fernando Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Fernando Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Sanchez's NPI (1598863813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.