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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De Pena Fernandez, Internist in Matthews, NC?
Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Matthews, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. De Pena Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Pena Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Pena Fernandez’s office at (704) 302-8500.
What languages does Dr. De Pena Fernandez speak?
Dr. De Pena Fernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. De Pena Fernandez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. De Pena Fernandez 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. De Pena Fernandez. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. De Pena Fernandez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez 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
Please contact Dr. De Pena Fernandez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. De Pena Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. De Pena Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 302-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De Pena Fernandez accept in Matthews, NC?
Dr. De Pena Fernandez in Matthews, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. De Pena Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez's Primary Practice
332 N Trade St Ste 2000
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 302-8500
What is Dr. De Pena Fernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De Pena Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225425317.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Pena Fernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De Pena Fernandez
What is Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. De Pena Fernandez is a Internist near Matthews, NC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De Pena Fernandez is affiliated with Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center, Atrium Health Pineville which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Julio De Pena Fernandez accepting new patients in Matthews, NC?
Yes, Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julio De Pena Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De Pena Fernandez's office at (704) 302-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julio De Pena Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. De Pena Fernandez's office at (704) 302-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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