CRISTINA FERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1598870313
Preventive Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Q: What is Cristina Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Fernandez is 1598870313. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Q: What is Cristina Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083B0002X.

Active since August 20, 2006

2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 24, 2026, Feb 14, 2023, Feb 12, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Cristina Fernandez M.d. NPPES

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

CRISTINA FERNANDEZ M.D. (NPI 1598870313) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2019035259) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598870313

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2083B0002X

Provider Legal NameCRISTINA FERNANDEZCredential: M.D.

Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619

Mailing Address2401 Gillham Rd, Provider Enrollment DeptKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 701-5200

Phone(816) 234-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1598870313 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPreventive Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2083B0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2019035259✔ Licensed in KS · 04-30816

Definition

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

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.

RYAN A ROMANS MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

JENNIFER BITNER MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (913) 234-3000

SAMIRA NAIME M.D.

Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

MICHELLE RENEE MIDDLETON AU.D.

Audiologist

2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 960-4009

MADALYN NICOLE SINGLETON DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

EMMA LYNNE WORLEY CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

DR. FAYTH WALBRIDGE PHD

Psychologist (Clinical)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (308) 655-0842

JAMES W. LOWE DDS

Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)

2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Jackson County (816) 234-3000

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 Cristina Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristina Fernandez is 1598870313. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006.

Where is Cristina Fernandez located?

Cristina Fernandez practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Cristina Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083B0002X.

What insurance does Cristina Fernandez accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Medica list Cristina 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristina Fernandez was last updated on March 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.