MR. THOMAS J FERNANDEZ CRNA
NPI 1043211832
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Dallas, TX

Active since August 03, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Thomas J Fernandez Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. THOMAS J FERNANDEZ CRNA (NPI 1043211832) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP109111) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wilkes-barre General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Miami.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043211832
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. THOMAS J FERNANDEZCredential: CRNA
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-1003 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1043211832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP109111✔ Licensed in WV · 55673✔ Licensed in VA · 0024161198✔ Licensed in OH · NA04692✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP3370282✔ Licensed in PA · RN336267-L
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11400 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1003 · Phone (305) 243-6358

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid0069685000WV
Other000000679153OH · Anthem
Other000000679191OH · Anthem
Medicaid2698693OH
Medicaid07537583PA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Thomas J Fernandez Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698756831
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250715003678
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

15

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Fernandez reassigns Medicare billing to 15 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 287 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1801 W 3RD ST
Elk City, OK 73644
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
1700 E 9TH AVE
Winfield, KS 67156
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1548229149 (Kansas)
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
4600 38TH ST
Columbus, NE 68601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
801 W MAPLE ST
Farmington, NM 87401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
200 E CHESTNUT ST
Louisville, KY 40202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4080 MCGINNIS FERRY RD STE 102
Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 82 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
580 N WASHINGTON ST
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,155 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
21 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes-Barre, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390137
Location575 North River StreetWilkes-Barre, PA 18764 · Luzerne County
Emergency services

Regional Hospital Of Scranton

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390237
Location746 Jefferson AvenueScranton, PA 18501 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75251 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Fernandez is 1043211832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2005.

Where is Thomas Fernandez located?

Thomas Fernandez practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Thomas Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Thomas Fernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Fernandez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Fernandez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Fernandez reassigns Medicare benefits to 15 organizations: Northstar Anesthesia Of Indiana LLC (Arlington, TX), Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Western Oklahoma Anesthesia Consultants PLLC (Elk City, OK), William Newton Memorial Hospital (Winfield, KS) and 10 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thomas Fernandez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Fernandez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Thomas Fernandez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Thomas Fernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Fernandez is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Regional Hospital Of Scranton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Fernandez was last updated on July 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.