Quick answers
- Does Christine M. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine M. 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 Christine M. Fernandez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 931 Original Medicare patients and 6,366 services for Christine M. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine M. Fernandez's NPI number?
- 1275104705. 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 Christine M. 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 | 931 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,366 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)3,204 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)985 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)685 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths (17004)296 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)201 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety22%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Christine M. Fernandez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine M. 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.
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine M. Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 340 S Farrell Dr, Suite A205Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325‑5588
- 72785 Frank Sinatra Dr, Suite 101Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 969‑5900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine M. Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- J Robert West MD Inc138 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in J Robert West MD Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275104705 |
| 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