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- 885 Kempsville Road, Suite 101, Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, Pc, Norfolk, VA 23502
About Dr. Fernandez
Mark M. Fernandez, MD practices ophthalmology in Norfolk, VA. Mark is a 2007 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 3,948 services to 3,174 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881860013.
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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
- (757) 461-1444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
885 KEMPSVILLE ROAD, SUITE 101 VIRGINIA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC
Norfolk, VA 23502
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
3,948 services · 3,174 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
263 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
115 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
69 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
439 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
258 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
235 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
183 | As often as other 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 3
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 Norfolk 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Duke University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is an eye doctor in Norfolk, VA. 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 885 Kempsville Road, Suite 101 Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, Pc, Norfolk, VA 23502. 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 (757) 461-1444. 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 1881860013. 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 Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fernandez have?
Dr. Fernandez has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, 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 removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, 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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