DR. SUNITA JULIANA FERNS MD
NPI 1255591707
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since June 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
160 E ERIE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134(215) 427-4067 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2026, Apr 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Sunita Juliana Ferns Md NPPES

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

DR. SUNITA JULIANA FERNS MD (NPI 1255591707) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Florida (ME138370) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Jacksonville, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255591707
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUNITA JULIANA FERNSCredential: MD
Location Address160 E ERIE AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19134-1011
Mailing AddressPo Box 13579Reading, PA 19612-3579 · (484) 628-1324 · Fax (904) 391-5075
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1255591707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME138370✔ Licensed in PA · MD442821✔ Licensed in NC · 2013-01371
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyTaxonomy 207RC0001X · License MD44281 (PA)
160 E ERIE AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1836 Prudential Dr Ste 802Jacksonville, FL 32207-8335 · Phone (904) 202-8290 · Fax (904) 202-8171

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

Dr. Sunita Juliana Ferns Md 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 ID6305093683
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120821000601
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Sunita Ferns reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
160 E ERIE AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19134
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 479 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
4800 S CROATAN HWY
Nags Head, NC 27959
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 346 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
347 mi
Internal Medicine
3000 NEW BERN AVE
Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
24420 MARLBORO ST
Wagram, NC 28396
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 476 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2641 S CALUMET AVE
Chicago, IL 60616
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,127 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.

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Allergy/Immunology)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
160 E ERIE AVE, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Emergency Medicine
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Radiology (Diagnostic Neuroimaging)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Child Abuse Pediatrics)
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Nurse Practitioner
160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134

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 Sunita Ferns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sunita Ferns is 1255591707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2008.

Where is Sunita Ferns located?

Sunita Ferns practices at 160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The listed phone number is (215) 427-4067.

What is Sunita Ferns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Sunita Ferns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sunita Ferns 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 Sunita Ferns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sunita Ferns reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Stc Pediatrics LLC (Philadelphia, PA), Outer Banks Professional Services, LLC (Nags Head, NC), Nhcs Physicians, Inc. (Rocky Mount, NC), Wakemed (Raleigh, NC), Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc (Wagram, NC) and 1 more organization, 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 Sunita Ferns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sunita Ferns accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna Healthcare and InStil Health list Sunita Ferns 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sunita Ferns was last updated on April 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.