Quick answers
- Does Patrick J. Fernicola accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patrick J. Fernicola 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 Patrick J. Fernicola see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 673 Original Medicare patients and 18,265 services for Patrick J. Fernicola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patrick J. Fernicola's NPI number?
- 1134161995. 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 Patrick J. Fernicola, 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 | 673 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,265 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)13,736 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,488 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)538 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)467 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)376 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Patrick J. Fernicola works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patrick J. Fernicola 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.
- Jack Hughston Memorial HospitalPhenix City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010168
- Jackson HospitalMarianna, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100142
- Lifebrite Community Hospital of EarlyBlakely, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111314
- Piedmont Columbus Regional NorthsideColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110200
- St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110129
Practice locations
Addresses where Patrick J. Fernicola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Frist CtColumbus, GA 31909 (706) 494‑2129
- 107 Calumet Ctr RdLagrange, GA 30241 (706) 884‑3274
- 117 Oakland PkwyLeesburg, GA 31763 (229) 483‑0055
- 1321 Interstate PkwyAugusta, GA 30909 (706) 945‑0810
- 161 E University DrAuburn, AL 36832 (334) 826‑2090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patrick J. Fernicola as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates LLC371 clinicians in the group
- Hughston Clinic PC110 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134161995 |
| 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