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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandes, Neurologist in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Joseph Americo Fernandes, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (402) 559-8600.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?
Dr. Fernandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Fernandes typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
- PLS
- Progressive Spastic Paraparesis
- Upper Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- G1223: Primary lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Muscle and Nerve Junction Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Myoneural Disorder
- Muscle-Nerve Problem
- Neuromuscular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G709: Myoneural disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyositis
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Idiopathic polymyositis
- Muscle inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3320: Polymyositis, organ involvement unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Fernandes typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Fernandes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Respiratory Flow Volume Loop Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Flow-volume loop
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry with flow-volume loop
CPT Codes:
- 94375: Respiratory flow volume loop
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 559-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Fernandes in Omaha, NE 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 Nebraska
Cigna Group
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?
Unmc Physicians Nebraska Medical Center
987400 Nebraska Medical Ctr # M
Omaha, NE 68198
(402) 559-8600
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 1770535619.
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. Joseph Americo Fernandes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes is a Neurologist near Omaha, NE.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Joseph Americo Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandes is affiliated with Nebraska Medical Center, Bryan East Campus, Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's, Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Bellevue 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
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Is Joseph Americo Fernandes accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Americo Fernandes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Americo Fernandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (402) 559-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Americo Fernandes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (402) 559-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Fernandes
Unmc Physicians Nebraska Medical Center
987400 Nebraska Medical Ctr # M
Omaha, NE 68198