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DR. CHAMINDA FERNANDO D.O.
NPI 1225359623
Internal Medicine in Amarillo, TX

Active since June 20, 2010PECOS Enrolled
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 405, AMARILLO, TX 79106(806) 358-9111(806) 358-3728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Chaminda Fernando D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CHAMINDA FERNANDO D.O. (NPI 1225359623) is an individual internal medicine provider in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (P5626) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - North Las Vegas, and is a graduate of At Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, Mesa (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225359623
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHAMINDA FERNANDOCredential: D.O.
Location Address1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 405Amarillo, TX 79106-1763
Mailing Address20 Galleria DrSan Antonio, TX 78257-1217 · (240) 498-7622
Phone(806) 358-9111
Fax(806) 358-3728
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAt Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, MesaGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1225359623 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P5626
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License P5626 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1301 S COULTER ST, Amarillo, TX 79106
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chaminda Fernando D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID42453649
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130829000666, I20210512000461, I20220414001767, I20220419000073, I20260128004246
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
394 services122 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
164 services87 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
98 services57 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
80 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
69 services69 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
68 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - North Las Vegas

Acute Care Hospitals · North Las Vegas, NV
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290058
Location1550 W Craig RanchNorth Las Vegas, NV 89031 · Clark County
Emergency services

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Emergency Medical Center At Aubrey

Acute Care Hospitals · Aubrey, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670062
Location26791 Highway 380Aubrey, TX 76227 · Denton County
Emergency services

Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670078
Location16088 San PedroSan Antonio, TX 78232 · Bexar County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79106 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
99%163 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
9 suppliers108 claims108 services$13.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
10 suppliers109 claims109 services$57.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$27.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$16.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MRS. KAREN ASHLEY HUBBARD MSN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1301 S COULTER ST, STE. 104
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 354-4900
MS. CHRISTIE C HERNANDEZ RN WHCNP BC
Registered Nurse
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 300
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 355-6330
AMANDA DAWN MURDOCK M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 300
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 355-6330
ABDUL RAUF ZAHID M.D
Family Medicine
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 405
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 358-9111
DR. ANN E HARRAL M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 300
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 355-6330
PIPER E LOCKETT PA-C
Physician Assistant
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 413
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 677-7953
AMARILLO CENTER FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1301 S COULTER ST, #205
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 353-8555
SUSAN T WINGO MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1301 S COULTER ST, SUITE 106
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Potter County (806) 350-7307

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 Chaminda Fernando's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chaminda Fernando is 1225359623. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2010.

Where is Chaminda Fernando located?

Chaminda Fernando practices at 1301 S Coulter St Suite 405, Amarillo, TX 79106. The listed phone number is (806) 358-9111.

What is Chaminda Fernando's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chaminda Fernando enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chaminda Fernando is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Chaminda Fernando accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Chaminda Fernando 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 Chaminda Fernando affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chaminda Fernando is affiliated with Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - North Las Vegas, Methodist Hospital, Baylor Emergency Medical Center At Aubrey and Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chaminda Fernando was last updated on November 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.