Quick answers
- Does Valentino F. Fernandes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valentino F. Fernandes 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 Valentino F. Fernandes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 226 Original Medicare patients and 655 services for Valentino F. Fernandes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valentino F. Fernandes's NPI number?
- 1144213489. 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 Valentino F. Fernandes, 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 | 226 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 655 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)486 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)88 services
- Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)14 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)11 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Heart failure60%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Atrial fibrillation55%
Hospitals where Valentino F. Fernandes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valentino F. Fernandes 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center GrapevineGrapevine, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450563
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake PointeRowlett, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450742
- Medical City LewisvilleLewisville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450669
- Medical City PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450651
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-BedfordBedford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450639
Practice locations
Addresses where Valentino F. Fernandes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 221 W Colorado Blvd, Suite 525Dallas, TX 75208
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valentino F. Fernandes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dallas Pulmonary and Critical Care PA182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dallas Pulmonary and Critical Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144213489 |
| 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