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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez, Family Medicine Specialist in Harvey, LA?
Dr. Eric Fernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harvey, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (504) 349-6900.
What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?
Dr. Fernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. 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. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Fernandez may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 349-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Harvey, LA?
Dr. Fernandez in Harvey, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Essence Healthcare
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Eric Fernandez's Primary Practice
3909 Lapalco Blvd Ste 100
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 349-6900
What is Dr. Fernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063874410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandez
What is Dr. Eric Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Harvey, LA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Eric Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Eric Fernandez accepting new patients in Harvey, LA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (504) 349-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (504) 349-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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