Dr. Celia M Fernandez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Celia M Fernandez, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Cullman, Alabama. She attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cullman Regional Medical Center. Dr. Celia M Fernandez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cullman Internal Medicine, Pc. Dr. Celia M Fernandez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 737-8000 to request Dr. Celia M Fernandez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1890 Alabama Highway 157
Suite 300
Cullman, AL 35058-0689

Phone 1: (256) 737-8000

Fax: (256) 737-8008
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Celia M Fernandez
Former Name Celia Fernandez-Botelho
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1254318728
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Celia M Fernandez attended and graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1447313952
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 18, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Celia M Fernandez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Celia M Fernandez has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Cullman Internal Medicine, Pc


Practice Locations

1890 Alabama Highway 157
Suite 300
Cullman, AL 35058-0689

Phone: (256) 737-8000
Fax: (256) 737-8008
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1890 Al Hwy 157 300
Cullman, AL 35058-0689
Phone: (256) 737-8000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1890 Al Hwy 157
Cullman, AL 35058-0689
Phone: (256) 737-2100
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 18, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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