Quick answers
- Does Luis A. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis 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 Luis A. Fernandez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 181 services for Luis A. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis A. Fernandez's NPI number?
- 1225235534. 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 Luis 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 patients | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 181 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 61 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)43 services
- Therapy using electrical currents (90870)34 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)22 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)18 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)15 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%
- Anxiety73%
- Depression69%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes36%
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis A. Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5656 Kelley StHouston, TX 77026 (713) 566‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis A. Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225235534 |
| 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
- 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