Joel Fernandez, M.D.
NPI 1700829769 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Fernandez, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1700829769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700829769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME76424 (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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,733 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 | 559 | $124 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 206 | $11 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 129 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 109 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 96 | $176 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 288 | 84 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 255 | 77 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 242 | 61 |
| Tafamidisbrand: Vyndamax | 222 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 213 | 65 |
| Carvedilol | 213 | 76 |
| Furosemide | 172 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$488 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805-4543Phone: (863) 284-5020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2026-02-06
- Certified
- 2026-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Fernandez's NPI number?
- Joel Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700829769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Fernandez's specialty?
- Joel Fernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Fernandez located?
- Joel Fernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Pablo St, Lakeland, FL 33803-3818.
- What is Joel Fernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Fernandez is (863) 284-5020.
- Does Joel Fernandez accept Medicare?
- Joel Fernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Fernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Fernandez's NPI (1700829769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.