Frederico Fernandez, M.D.
NPI 1972594505 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Payne, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frederico Fernandez, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fort Payne, AL (NPI 1972594505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972594505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21001 (AL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,982 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 377 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 310 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 282 | $83 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 174 | $16 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 133 | $78 |
| Prolonged Preventive Service(s) (beyond the Typical Service Time of the Primary Procedure), in the Office Or Other Outpatient Setting Requiring Direct Patient Contact Beyond the Usual Service; First 30 Minutes (list Separately in Addition to Code for Preve |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 411 | 118 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 373 | 102 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 361 | 101 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 347 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 334 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 325 | 84 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2009-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frederico Fernandez's NPI number?
- Frederico Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972594505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frederico Fernandez's specialty?
- Frederico Fernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frederico Fernandez located?
- Frederico Fernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2804 Greenhill Blvd Nw, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3066.
- What is Frederico Fernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frederico Fernandez is (256) 845-0023.
- Does Frederico Fernandez accept Medicare?
- Frederico Fernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frederico Fernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Frederico Fernandez's NPI (1972594505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.