Physician Profile
Carmella Fernandez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fernandez
Based in Naples, FL, Carmella Fernandez, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Carmella is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Carmella provided 6,988 services to 3,809 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views. NPI 1922241355 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (239) 777-9321
- Email not available
Practice Locations
730 GOODLETTE FRANK RD N STE 204
Naples, FL 34102
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,988 services · 3,809 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
413 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
407 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
87 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
65 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of tendon of palm and finger | Procedure | 26442 |
60 | Too few peers to compare |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
56 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint | Procedure | 29125 |
51 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision of tissue of forearm and/or wrist muscle compartment on one side of the forearm to relieve pressure, without removal of tissue | Procedure | 25020 |
46 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
29 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
17 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Naples 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fernandez specialize in?
Dr. Fernandez is an orthopedic surgeon in Naples, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fernandez located?
Dr. Fernandez is listed at 730 Goodlette Frank Rd N Ste 204, Naples, FL 34102. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fernandez's phone number?
The number on file is (239) 777-9321. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fernandez?
Dr. Fernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1922241355. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Fernandez go to medical school?
Dr. Fernandez attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fernandez have?
Dr. Fernandez has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fernandez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fernandez performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fernandez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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