Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Geisinger Clinic. Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez at 125 Scranton Pocono Hwy to request Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 125 Scranton Pocono Hwy
Scranton, PA 18505-2274
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carlos Alberto Fernandez
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5496755860
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 27 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. Carlos Alberto Fernandez graduated from medical school in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1407921596
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 17, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 - He does not 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 - He 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 - He 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. Carlos Alberto Fernandez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carlos Alberto Fernandez has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 27 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 / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Geisinger Clinic


Practice Locations

125 Scranton Pocono Hwy
Scranton, PA 18505-2274
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 Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, April 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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