DR. FERNANDO MENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1720472327
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Las Vegas, NV

Active since March 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5, LAS VEGAS, NV 89129(725) 308-8465(725) 205-1977 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2026, Nov 10, 2025, May 29, 2025 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Fernando Mendez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FERNANDO MENDEZ M.D. (NPI 1720472327) is an individual psychiatry provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, licensed in California (A170956) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720472327
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. FERNANDO MENDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5Las Vegas, NV 89129-7425
Mailing Address7312 W Cheyenne Ave Ste 5Las Vegas, NV 89129-7425 · (702) 728-1328 · Fax (725) 205-1977
Fax(725) 205-1977
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2026
NPI 1720472327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in CA · A170956 Licensed in NV · 20019
Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 20019 (NV), A170956 (CA)
7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12719 N Air Fresno DrFresno, CA 93727-1547 · Phone (559) 600-9060
Location 21925 E Dakota AveFresno, CA 93726-4821 · Phone (559) 600-9180

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 Mendez 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 ID2264710839
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200722001820
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number290007
Location1800 W Charleston BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89102 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Valley Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290021
Location620 Shadow LaneLas Vegas, NV 89106 · Clark County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89129 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
$173.24 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $43.31 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.14 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $17.78 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5
LAS VEGAS, NV 89129
Family Medicine
7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5
LAS VEGAS, NV 89129

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 Mendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Mendez is 1720472327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2015.

Where is Fernando Mendez located?

Fernando Mendez practices at 7312 W Cheyenne Ave Ste 5, Las Vegas, NV 89129. The listed phone number is (725) 308-8465.

What is Fernando Mendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Fernando Mendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fernando Mendez 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 Mendez accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Fernando Mendez 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 Mendez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fernando Mendez is affiliated with University Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Mendez was last updated on June 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.