Physician Profile
Maria P. Fernandez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fernandez
Based in Des Plaines, IL, Maria P. Fernandez, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Maria is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Maria provided 3,616 services to 1,090 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1235652207 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (847) 299-0700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2454 E DEMPSTER ST STE 400
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,616 services · 1,090 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
293 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
768 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
109 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
1,320 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
364 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
118 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
437 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
99 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 7
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 eye doctors in Des Plaines 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is an eye doctor in Des Plaines, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fernandez?
Dr. Fernandez is listed at 2454 E Dempster St Ste 400, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fernandez?
The number on file is (847) 299-0700. 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 1235652207. 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
What is Dr. Fernandez's medical education?
Dr. Fernandez attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fernandez have?
Dr. Fernandez has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fernandez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fernandez performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, 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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