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Dr. Jose Fernandez, MD

Hattiesburg, MS

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fernandez, Neurologist in Hattiesburg, MS?

    Dr. Jose Fernandez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Fernandez graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, 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 (601) 268-5620.

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

    • Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?

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

    • English

    • Filipino

    • Pilipino

    What conditions does Dr. Fernandez treat?

    As a 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:

    • Migraine with Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Recurrent seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform?

    As a Neurologist, 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 268-5620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Hattiesburg, MS?

    Dr. Fernandez in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?

    Dr. Jose Fernandez's Primary Practice

    6051 U S Highway 49

    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

    (601) 268-5620

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    Dr. Jose Fernandez's Practice 2

    415 S 28th Ave

    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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    Dr. Jose Fernandez's Practice 3

    1 Lincoln Pkwy Ste 302

    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

    (601) 268-5620

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    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 1144230491.

    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. Jose Fernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Fernandez is a Neurologist near Hattiesburg, MS.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Fernandez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jose 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: Forrest General Hospital, Lawrence County 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jose Fernandez accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?

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

    Does Dr. Jose Fernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (601) 268-5620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Fernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (601) 268-5620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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