Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandes, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Rui Fernandes, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (904) 383-1018.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?
Dr. Fernandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Fernandes typically treat?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Fernandes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fernandes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Other Mouth Lesions
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Sores
- Mouth Ulcers
- Abnormalities in Mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1379: Other lesions of oral mucosa
Also known as:
- Jaw Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Mandibular Cancer
- Lower Jaw Cancer
- Malignant Mandible Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C411: Malignant neoplasm of mandible
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Fernandes typically perform?
As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Fernandes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fernandes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Oral Vestibule Biopsy
- Inner Lip Biopsy
- Mouth Lining Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 383-1018 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Fernandes in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?
What is Dr. Fernandes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861467078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes
What is Dr. Rui Fernandes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Jacksonville, FL.
What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.
Is this Dr. Rui Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandes is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Rui Fernandes accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rui Fernandes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rui Fernandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (904) 383-1018 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rui Fernandes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (904) 383-1018 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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