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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Port Saint Lucie, FL

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fernandez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Port Saint Lucie, FL?

    Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Port Saint Lucie, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Fernandez completed his residency at St Vincents Hosp Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English, 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 (772) 223-5945.

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

    • Residency: St Vincents Hosp Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine

    • Medical School: University of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl

    What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?

    Dr. Fernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically treat?

    As an Emergency 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, 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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fernandez typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John 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 (772) 223-5945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Sanford Health

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    Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?

    Dr. John Fernandez's Primary Practice

    3275 SW Darwin Blvd # F

    Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953

    (772) 223-5945

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    Dr. John Fernandez's Practice 2

    13695 US Highway 1

    Sebastian, FL 32958

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    Dr. John Fernandez's Practice 3

    300 SE Hospital Ave

    Stuart, FL 34994

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    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 1578517249.

    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. John Fernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Fernandez is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Port Saint Lucie, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Hca Florida St. Lucie Hospital, Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. John Fernandez accepting new patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL?

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

    Does Dr. John Fernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (772) 223-5945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (772) 223-5945 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?

    Dr. Fernandez's offices are located in Port Saint Lucie, FL, Sebastian, FL, and Stuart, FL.