JOHN R. FERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1578517249
Emergency Medicine in Stuart, FL

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.98/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE, STUART, FL 34994(772) 223-5945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About John R. Fernandez M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN R. FERNANDEZ M.D. (NPI 1578517249) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Stuart, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME65400) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lucie Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578517249
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN R. FERNANDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 SE HOSPITAL AVEStuart, FL 34994-2338
Mailing Address3644 Se Fairway EStuart, FL 34997-6116
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1578517249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME65400
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE, Stuart, FL 34994

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF15569

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

John R. Fernandez 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.

PECOS PAC ID2961474937
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040810000915
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
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.
157 services151 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
117 services113 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
76 services75 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Lucie Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Port Saint Lucie, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100260
Location1800 SE Tiffany AvePort Saint Lucie, FL 34952 · St. Lucie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34994 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

95.98/100
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Emergency Medicine
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Pharmacist
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Emergency Medicine
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994
Emergency Medicine
300 SE HOSPITAL AVE
STUART, FL 34994

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 John Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Fernandez is 1578517249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Where is John Fernandez located?

John Fernandez practices at 300 SE Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL 34994. The listed phone number is (772) 223-5945.

What is John Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Fernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

What insurance does John Fernandez accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list John 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 John Fernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Fernandez is affiliated with St Lucie Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Fernandez was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.