Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Valerian Fernandes, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1912015967
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294250001
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 30, 2014
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0011X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #22866
Medicaid
SC #228667

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912015967. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
443
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$39,811
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 169 120 $92
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 67 33 $47
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 51 48 $11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 39 27 $75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $126
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 28 28 $79
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 27 26 $226
93451 Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement 20 18 $88
93460 Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 11 11 $328

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Charleston Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$135
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 1 $119.95
CVRx, INC. 1 $14.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$135

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
586
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$108,691
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 110 26 $1,816
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 81 19 $86,133
Spironolactone Generic 63 14 $468
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 40 13 $1,117
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 37 0 $240
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 36 0 $334
Ezetimibe Generic 31 0 $633
Warfarin Sodium Generic 30 0 $434
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 29 0 $124
Corlanor (Ivabradine Hcl) Brand 25 0 $15,637

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Valerian Fernandes's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerian Fernandes practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Valerian Fernandes practice?
Dr. Valerian Fernandes practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294250001. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Valerian Fernandes's NPI?
Dr. Valerian Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912015967, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerian Fernandes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valerian Fernandes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valerian Fernandes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.