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LUIS G FERNANDEZ MD
NPI 1730131681
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Tyler, TX

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 530, TYLER, TX 75702(903) 531-5560 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Luis G Fernandez Md NPPES

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

LUIS G FERNANDEZ MD (NPI 1730131681) is an individual trauma surgery provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (J5320) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730131681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0127X
Provider Legal NameLUIS G FERNANDEZCredential: MD
Location Address910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 530Tyler, TX 75702-8369
Mailing AddressPo Box 846098Dallas, TX 75284-6098 · (903) 324-6450
Phone(903) 531-5560
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 2014
✔ NPI 1730131681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Trauma SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0127X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J5320
Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
910 E HOUSTON ST, Tyler, TX 75702
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicare OSCAR/certification8L8324TX
OtherTIN PLUS 096TX · Tricare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified87300KTX
Medicare UPINE43583TX
Medicaid110504103TX
Other86510STX · Bcbs
Other8BC268TX · Bcbs Of Texas
Medicaid110504104TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Luis G Fernandez Md 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 ID9436215282
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090304000145
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Luis Fernandez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Christus Trinity Clinic Texas
1.1 mi
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119
Etmc Physician Group Inc.
1.2 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
1000 S BECKHAM AVE
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 636 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609382662 (903) 590-5611

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.
152 services86 patients
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.
45 services28 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.
34 services29 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450083
Location1000 South Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450211
Location1201 West Frank StreetLufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450389
Location2000 South Palestine StAthens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. FRANK T WARD MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
910 E HOUSTON ST
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 579-9800
JULIE ADAMS NP
Nurse Practitioner
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE. 330
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 525-7995
DR. WILLIAM R. POWELL MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
910 E HOUSTON ST
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 525-2992
WILLIAM BRUCE HARRELL M.D.
Urology
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 600
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 526-2644
ROBERT S ELLIS MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 530
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 531-5560
ERIN LEA PHILLIPS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 330
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 510-8848
APRIL MICHELLE COURSEY NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 550
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 510-8718
MATTHEW V LAND PA
Physician Assistant
910 E HOUSTON ST, STE 330
TYLER, TX 75702
Smith County (903) 525-7995

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 Luis Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Fernandez is 1730131681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Luis Fernandez located?

Luis Fernandez practices at 910 E Houston St Ste 530, Tyler, TX 75702. The listed phone number is (903) 531-5560.

What is Luis Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Trauma Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0127X.

Is Luis Fernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Luis Fernandez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luis Fernandez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX) and Etmc Physician Group Inc. (Tyler, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Luis Fernandez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Luis Fernandez accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Luis 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 Luis Fernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luis Fernandez is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin and Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Fernandez was last updated on October 13, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.