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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandes, Internist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Fernandes is currently affiliated with Deparment Of Medicine Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (203) 444-5665.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?
Dr. Fernandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fernandes treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Fernandes 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. Fernandes. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandes perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernandes' office.
Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 444-5665 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Fernandes in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?
Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes' Primary Practice
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
(203) 444-5665
Deparment Of Medicine Bridgeport Hospital
267 Grant St
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(559) 452-4305
What is Dr. Fernandes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164838934.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes
What is Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes is a Internist near Cleveland, OH.
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. Fernandes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandes is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sushmitha Fernandes accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sushmitha Fernandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (203) 444-5665 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sushmitha Fernandes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (203) 444-5665 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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