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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lake Mary, FL?
Dr. Edgar Fernandez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Mary, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (954) 835-0750.
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 Dr. Fernandez treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- E. Coli Infection
- Enterococcus Infection
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Pseudomonas Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
- Enterococcal Disease
- Enterococcus Bacteria
- VRE infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
- Pseudomonas bacteria
- Pseudomonas disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B952: Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B965: Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Pneumonia
- COVID-19 Pneumonia
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Coronavirus Lung Infection
- COVID Lung Infection
- Severe COVID-19
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J1282: Pneumonia due to coronavirus disease 2019
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
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edgar Fernandez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernandez's office.
Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 835-0750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Lake Mary, FL?
Dr. Fernandez in Lake Mary, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Edgar Fernandez's Primary Practice
525 Technology Park Ste 109
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(954) 835-0750
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 1205368701.
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. Edgar Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lake Mary, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Fernandez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edgar Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center - West Palm Beach 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Edgar Fernandez accepting new patients in Lake Mary, FL?
Yes, Dr. Edgar Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edgar Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (954) 835-0750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edgar Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (954) 835-0750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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