RICHARD ANTHONY FERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1629502935
Hospitalist in Winston Salem, NC

Q: What is Richard Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Fernandez is 1629502935. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2017.

Q: What is Richard Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Fernandez was last updated on April 8, 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.

Active since April 13, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-9252 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Apr 8, 2026, Mar 6, 2025, May 18, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Richard Anthony Fernandez M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD ANTHONY FERNANDEZ M.D. (NPI 1629502935) is an individual hospitalist provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2021-02783) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629502935

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD ANTHONY FERNANDEZCredential: M.D.

Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001

Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-9252

Phone(336) 716-9252

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2026

✔ NPI 1629502935 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-02783

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 2021-02783 (NC)

MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherUUIW1673510201NC · Student Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Richard Anthony 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 ID6002180833

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220413002787

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

252 services112 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

54 services53 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

51 services51 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

41 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340013

Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340016

Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340040

Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ecu Health North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Roanoke Rapids, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340151

Location250 Smith Church RoadRoanoke Rapids, NC 27870 · Halifax County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clyde, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340184

Location262 Leroy George DriveClyde, NC 28721 · Haywood County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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.

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