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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernando, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Emil Fernando, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fernando is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernando’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernando’s office at (573) 776-9911.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
- Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
- Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
- Glucose Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
- R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does Dr. Fernando perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Fernando 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. 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:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Fernando accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernando accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 776-9911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernando accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Fernando in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernando's office located?
Dr. Emil Fernando's Primary Practice
9915 Kennerly Rd # J
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(573) 776-9911
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 1982968129.
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. Emil Fernando's specialty?
Dr. Fernando is a Internist near Saint Louis, MO.
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. Emil Fernando affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernando is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, MO, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital 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
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Is Emil Fernando accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Emil Fernando is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emil Fernando offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernando's office at (573) 776-9911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emil Fernando?
Please contact Dr. Fernando's office at (573) 776-9911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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