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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez, Family Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Vanessa Fernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (212) 749-1820.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa 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 (212) 749-1820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Fernandez in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Vanessa Fernandez's Primary Practice
154 Wadsworth Ave
New York, NY 10033
(212) 749-1820
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 1629427125.
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. Vanessa Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is a Family Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.
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. Vanessa Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vanessa Fernandez accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (212) 749-1820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (212) 749-1820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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