DR. FERNANDO LEON SANCHEZ M.D.
NPI 1295701035
Orthopaedic Surgery in New Orleans, LA
About Dr. Fernando Leon Sanchez M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. FERNANDO LEON SANCHEZ M.D. (NPI 1295701035) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Florida (ME104272) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Other (1988).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Fernando Leon Sanchez M.d. 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LAWest Jefferson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Marrero, LATouro Infirmary
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LAEast Jefferson General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LAOmega Hospital, LLC
Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
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 Fernando Sanchez's NPI number?
The NPI number for Fernando Sanchez is 1295701035. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.
Where is Fernando Sanchez located?
Fernando Sanchez practices at 1430 Tulane Ave Sl-32, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-3515.
What is Fernando Sanchez's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Fernando Sanchez enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Fernando Sanchez 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.
What insurance does Fernando Sanchez accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Fernando Sanchez 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 Fernando Sanchez affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Fernando Sanchez is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, West Jefferson Medical Center, Touro Infirmary, East Jefferson General Hospital and Omega Hospital, LLC.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Fernando Sanchez was last updated on June 1, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
