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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 and Filipino; 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Fernandez typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor 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
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Fernandez typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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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
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.
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. 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. 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 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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