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DR. MELINDA WILLIAMS FERNANDEZ MD
NPI 1881915692
Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, FL

Active since June 15, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-5911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Melinda Williams Fernandez Md NPPES

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

DR. MELINDA WILLIAMS FERNANDEZ MD (NPI 1881915692) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME115750) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of Morehouse School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881915692
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELINDA WILLIAMS FERNANDEZCredential: MD
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-3003
Mailing AddressPo Box 918025Orlando, FL 32891-8025 · (352) 265-5911
Phone(352) 265-5911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMorehouse School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2013
✔ NPI 1881915692 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME115750✔ Licensed in FL · 15182
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid008999900FL
Medicare PINHH498ZFL

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. Melinda Williams 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 ID3072753672
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130702000425
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
47 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
17 services17 patients
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.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.54
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.74

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. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Melinda Fernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Fernandez is 1881915692. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2010.

Where is Melinda Fernandez located?

Melinda Fernandez practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-5911.

What is Melinda Fernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Melinda Fernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda 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.

Is Melinda Fernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Fernandez is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Fernandez was last updated on July 11, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.