Quick answers
- Does Nella C. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nella C. Fernandez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nella C. Fernandez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 351 Original Medicare patients and 854 services for Nella C. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nella C. Fernandez's NPI number?
- 1023272168. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nella C. Fernandez, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 351 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 854 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)533 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)51 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)41 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)35 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)23 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Nella C. Fernandez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nella C. Fernandez at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010164
- Jackson Hospital & Clinic IncMontgomery, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010024
- Medical Center EnterpriseEnterprise, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010049
- Russell Medical CenterAlexander City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010065
- Troy Regional Medical CenterTroy, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010126
Practice locations
Addresses where Nella C. Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 225 B Winton Blount LoopMontgomery, AL 36117 (334) 263‑6228
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nella C. Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alabama Pathology Associates3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Montgomery
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Montgomery, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alabama Pathology Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023272168 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians