Quick answers
- Does Fernando Ariza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando Ariza 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 Fernando Ariza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 351 services for Fernando Ariza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fernando Ariza's NPI number?
- 1699750638. 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 Fernando Ariza, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 351 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)65 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)58 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)43 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)40 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)40 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Heart failure52%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Fernando Ariza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fernando Ariza 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.
- Iredell Memorial Hospital IncStatesville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340039
- Scotland Memorial HospitalLaurinburg, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340008
Practice locations
Addresses where Fernando Ariza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 (910) 610‑4172
- 557 Brookdale DrStatesville, NC 28677 (704) 873‑5661
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fernando Ariza as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc259 clinicians in the group
- Optimed Hospitalists47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Laurinburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurinburg, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology |
| 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) | 1699750638 |
| 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