Veronica Fernandez, FNP-C
NPI 1720332877 · Nurse Practitioner · Vernon Hills, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veronica Fernandez, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Vernon Hills, IL (NPI 1720332877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720332877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 209009822 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
587 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $110 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 70 | $50 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 57 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 52 | $98 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 51 | 51 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 45 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 43 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 42 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 29 | 29 |
| Azithromycin | 25 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5540 Touhy AveSkokie, IL 60077-3234Phone: (847) 647-0355Fax: (847) 647-7638
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-27
- Last updated
- 2026-01-22
- Certified
- 2026-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veronica Fernandez's NPI number?
- Veronica Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720332877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veronica Fernandez's specialty?
- Veronica Fernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Veronica Fernandez located?
- Veronica Fernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 870 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1521.
- What is Veronica Fernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veronica Fernandez is (847) 475-2273.
- Does Veronica Fernandez accept Medicare?
- Veronica Fernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veronica Fernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Veronica Fernandez's NPI (1720332877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.