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4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508 - New Iberia location
520 N Lewis St, Suite 103, New Iberia, LA 70563 - Lafayette location
4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
About Dr. Fernandez
Ralph J. Fernandez, M.D. practices obstetrics & gynecology in Lafayette, LA. Ralph is a 1985 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 2,130 services to 578 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740365311.
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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
- (337) 984-1050
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4640 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
Lafayette, LA 70508
520 N Lewis St Suite 103
New Iberia, LA 70563
4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,130 services · 578 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
18 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect | Procedure | 57267 |
15 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
37 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
31 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
35 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
1,440 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
133 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
131 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
124 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous | Billing code | G0328 |
75 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other OB-GYNs in Lafayette 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 1
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Ralph J. Fernandez specialize in?
Ralph J. Fernandez is an OB-GYN in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Ralph J. Fernandez located?
Ralph J. Fernandez is listed at 4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ralph J. Fernandez's phone number?
The number on file is (337) 984-1050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ralph J. Fernandez?
Ralph J. Fernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1740365311. 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 Ralph J. Fernandez train?
Ralph J. Fernandez attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ralph J. Fernandez have?
Ralph J. Fernandez has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ralph J. Fernandez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ralph J. Fernandez performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and insertion of artificial material for pelvic floor defect; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ralph J. Fernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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