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BENEDICTO A. FERNANDES M.D.
NPI 1801272539
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since August 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 7TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 638-9100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2025, Jun 6, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Benedicto A. Fernandes M.d. NPPES

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

BENEDICTO A. FERNANDES M.D. (NPI 1801272539) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.49921) and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801272539
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameBENEDICTO A. FERNANDESCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 7TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1711
Mailing Address1600 7th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1711 · (205) 638-5343
Phone(205) 638-9100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1801272539 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.49921
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyTaxonomy 2080P0202X · License MD.49921 (AL)
1600 7TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benedicto A. Fernandes 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 ID7214243989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250310001222
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benedicto Fernandes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
Same address
Pediatrics
1600 7TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356377576 (205) 939-9100

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

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.

MRS. APRIL HOOPER WEATHERLY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 939-9175
ROBERT PATRICK RICHTER M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9100
MS. CARLY RAE HAWKINS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9285
DR. MARY ORR M.D.
Hospitalist
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9100
MRS. LAURA NIEMANN OTR/L
Rehabilitation Unit
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9565
AMY URBAN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1600 7TH AVE S, LOWDER BLDG., SUITE 618
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9918
STEPHANIE BERGER MD
Pediatrics
1600 7TH AVE S, MCWANE BUILDING SUITE 108
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-2904
SULA MCELROY GILLESPIE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1600 7TH AVE S, CHILDRENS OF ALABAMA
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9144

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 Benedicto Fernandes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benedicto Fernandes is 1801272539. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2015.

Where is Benedicto Fernandes located?

Benedicto Fernandes practices at 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 638-9100.

What is Benedicto Fernandes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Benedicto Fernandes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benedicto Fernandes 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 organization bills Medicare for Benedicto Fernandes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benedicto Fernandes reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL). The 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 Benedicto Fernandes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benedicto Fernandes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Benedicto Fernandes 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 Benedicto Fernandes was last updated on February 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.