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Anesthesiology

Oscar A. Fernandez, MD

Sees patients in Walnut Creek, CA · San Jose, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Oscar A. Fernandez, MD is an anesthesiologist at 2405 Shadelands Dr, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Phone: (925) 935-6700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Oscar A. Fernandez had 170 Original Medicare patients and 196 services. NPI 1235166430. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 2405 Shadelands Dr, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (925) 935‑6700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Cep America - Anesthesia PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Oscar 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 Oscar A. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Oscar 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 Oscar A. Fernandez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 170 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for Oscar A. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Oscar A. Fernandez's NPI number?
1235166430. 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 Oscar 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 patients170
Services billed to Medicare196
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)26 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses (00160)11 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Oscar A. Fernandez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cep America - Anesthesia PC849 clinicians in the group
  • G2 Anesthesia PC107 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Walnut Creek

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cep America - Anesthesia PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235166430
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Sources

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