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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernando, Internist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Nimeshi Fernando, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Fernando is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernando’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernando’s office at (706) 475-7055.
What languages does Dr. Fernando speak?
Dr. Fernando and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fernando treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Fernando 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. Fernando. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Fernando perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nimeshi Fernando may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernando's office.
Does Dr. Fernando accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernando accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 475-7055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernando accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Fernando in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernando's office located?
Dr. Nimeshi Fernando's Primary Practice
2727 Paces Ferry Rd SE Ste 1100
Atlanta, GA 30339
(706) 475-7055
What is Dr. Fernando's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992447999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernando?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernando
What is Dr. Nimeshi Fernando's specialty?
Dr. Fernando is a Internist near Atlanta, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Fernando to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nimeshi Fernando affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernando is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Nimeshi Fernando accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Nimeshi Fernando is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimeshi Fernando offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernando's office at (706) 475-7055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimeshi Fernando?
Please contact Dr. Fernando's office at (706) 475-7055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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