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36 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Fernandez, Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Amanda Fernandez, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Fernandez graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (714) 509-7601.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fernandez?
Dr. Amanda Fernandez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist 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 Epilepsy, Muscular Dystrophy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orange/CA 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: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?
Dr. Fernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Fernandez treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- MD
- Muscle wasting disease
- Progressive muscle weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
- G7109: Other specified muscular dystrophies
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amanda Fernandez may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernandez's office.
Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 509-7601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Fernandez in Orange, CA 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 Shield of California
CalOptima
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?
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 1770551350.
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. Amanda Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is a Pediatric Neurologist near Orange, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Fernandez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amanda Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fernandez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC), CHOC at Mission Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Amanda Fernandez accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amanda Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amanda Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (714) 509-7601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amanda Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (714) 509-7601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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