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Ophthalmology

Tricia A. Fernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbia, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Tricia A. Fernandez, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. Phone: (573) 882-4141. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tricia A. Fernandez had 25 Original Medicare patients and 90 services. NPI 1124551981. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212 · Directions
  • Phone: (573) 882‑4141
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Missouri Health Care
  • Group practice: The Curators of the University of Missouri
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tricia A. Fernandez, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tricia A. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tricia A. 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 Tricia A. Fernandez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 90 services for Tricia A. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tricia A. Fernandez's NPI number?
1124551981. 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 Tricia A. 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 patients25
Services billed to Medicare90
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)32 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 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 pressure68%
  • High cholesterol48%

Hospitals where Tricia A. Fernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tricia A. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tricia A. Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tricia A. Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Curators of the University of Missouri

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124551981
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians