DR. MARIO BENJAMIN FERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1326204744
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services in San Antonio, TX
NPI Status: Active since August 05, 2008
Contact Information
11212 STATE HIGHWAY 151
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78251
Phone: (210) 703-8501
- Individual
- Male
- Emergency Medicine
- Emergency Medical Services
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About MARIO FERNANDEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mario Fernandez, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine, focusing in emergency medical services . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326204744 assigned on August 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207PE0004X with license number N7256 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1326204744
- Provider Name
- DR. MARIO BENJAMIN FERNANDEZ M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 11212 STATE HIGHWAY 151 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
- Location Phone
- (210) 703-8501
- Mailing Address
- 11212 STATE HIGHWAY 151 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-05-2008
- Last Update Date
- 01-29-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services
- Taxonomy Code
- 207PE0004X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- N7256
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Mario Fernandez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 21 times for 20 patientsAn emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
This service was performed 24 times for 22 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 78251 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $84.92
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.23
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $97.05
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
- Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.26
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1326204744, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326204744, enumerated as an "individual" on August 05, 2008.
The provider is located at 11212 STATE HIGHWAY 151 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251 and the phone number is (210) 703-8501.
Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207PE0004X and a focus in Emergency Medical Services.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
