22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez, Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist in Austin, TX?
Dr. James Fernandez, MD is a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Fernandez graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (512) 450-1300.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fernandez?
Dr. James Fernandez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fernandez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Electrodiagnosis, Electromyography (EMG), Musculoskeletal Injuries, Pain-Back & Neck, Spinal Rehabilitation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Austin/TX community, Dr. Fernandez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fernandez board certified as a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Fernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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 Physiatry Sports 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.
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tailbone and Pelvis Movement Problems
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sacral Segmental Dysfunction
- Pelvic Somatic Dysfunction
- Sacral Biomechanical Issues
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9904: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of sacral region
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Neck and Upper Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck/Upper Back with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck/Upper Back
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain in Neck/Upper Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5013: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis in Multiple Spine Areas
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Multiple Slipped Vertebrae
- Multi-Level Spondylolisthesis
- Multiple Spinal Slips
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4319: Spondylolisthesis, multiple sites in spine
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform?
As a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fernandez 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. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 450-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Fernandez in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?
Dr. James Fernandez's Primary Practice
900 W 38th St Ste 300
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 450-1300
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 1831135953.
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. James Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is a Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist near Austin, TX. A physician specializing in Sports Medicine is dedicated to the ongoing care that enhances health and fitness while preventing injury and illness. This specialist possesses extensive knowledge and experience in promoting wellness and preventing injuries through various fields of medicine, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, and injury assessment. The primary goal of a Sports Medicine specialist is to improve healthcare outcomes for individuals engaged in physical exercise. Contact Dr. Fernandez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital - Columbus, TX, St. David's South Austin 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
Where can I learn more about Physiatry Sports Medicine Specialist?
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Is James Fernandez accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. James Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (512) 450-1300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (512) 450-1300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Fernandez have?
Dr. James Fernandez is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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