Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Fernandez, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1093773004
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429
(504) 842-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.024185
Medicaid
LA #1489484

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093773004. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
675
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$51,565
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 320 180 $96
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 212 23 $50
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 84 20 $34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 59 36 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 101 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $22.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$23

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
6,323
Patients
1,425
Total drug cost
$76,438
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 793 152 $10,661
Losartan Potassium Generic 603 149 $6,888
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 601 162 $5,840
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 565 155 $2,860
Omeprazole Generic 529 99 $5,648
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 510 114 $5,575
Famotidine Generic 399 77 $9,412
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 393 70 $3,997
Gabapentin Generic 329 74 $4,681
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 328 90 $2,099

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara Fernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Fernandez practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Sara Fernandez practice?
Dr. Sara Fernandez practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429. Office phone: 5048424000.
What is Dr. Sara Fernandez's NPI?
Dr. Sara Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093773004, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Fernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Fernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.