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Dr. Wilfred Fernandez, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist, Internist

Hialeah, FL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fernandez, Pain Medicine Specialist in Hialeah, FL?

    Dr. Wilfred Fernandez, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fernandez graduated from Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina. 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 (954) 368-4560.

    Where did Dr. Fernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina

    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 Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically treat?

    As a Pain 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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wilfred Fernandez may include:

    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 (954) 368-4560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Hialeah, FL?

    Dr. Fernandez in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareCentrix

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?

    Dr. Wilfred Fernandez's Primary Practice

    5380 Palm Ave

    Hialeah, FL 33012

    (954) 368-4560

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    Dr. Wilfred Fernandez's Practice 2

    3601 W Commercial Blvd Ste 20

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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    Dr. Wilfred Fernandez's Practice 3

    2722 NE 1st St Ste 2

    Pompano Beach, FL 33062

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    What hospitals are Dr. Fernandez affiliated with?

    Dr. Fernandez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Coral Gables Hospital,Coral Gables, FL

    What is Dr. Fernandez's NPI number?A 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 1598886426.

    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. Wilfred Fernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Fernandez is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Hialeah, FL.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

    Is Dr. Wilfred Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Fernandez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Coral Gables Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Wilfred Fernandez accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Wilfred Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wilfred Fernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (954) 368-4560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wilfred Fernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (954) 368-4560 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?

    Dr. Fernandez's offices are located in Hialeah, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Pompano Beach, FL.