Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. KAREN FERNANDEZ, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: OPHTHALMOLOGY) · Ophthalmology Physician · CHARLESTON, SC
- NPI 1205132800
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414 - Mailing address
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PO BOX 751461
CHARLOTTE, NC 282751461
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 21, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- South Carolina #52196 · Pennsylvania #MD458385
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205132800. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,534
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$196,954
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 667 | 420 | $119 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 167 | 167 | $155 | |
92025 |
Ct scan of cornea | 152 | 122 | $32 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 92 | 67 | $93 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 88 | 78 | $44 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 71 | 51 | $489 | |
68761 |
Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 71 | 59 | $176 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 52 | 48 | $36 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 43 | 38 | $33 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 43 | 38 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 312. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$769
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 3 | $293.90 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. | 6 | $150.01 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $137.39 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $114.15 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $44.99 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 1 | $28.41 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
821
Patients
333
Total drug cost
$267,139
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 112 | 36 | $94,656 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 108 | 50 | $5,492 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 82 | 35 | $88,471 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 81 | 27 | $823 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 59 | 15 | $699 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 57 | 20 | $22,516 |
| Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 50 | 22 | $43,073 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 48 | 20 | $1,157 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 47 | 17 | $1,113 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 45 | 33 | $564 |