Quick answers
- Does Frederico S. Fernandes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederico S. 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 Frederico S. Fernandes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 349 Original Medicare patients and 389 services for Frederico S. Fernandes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frederico S. Fernandes's NPI number?
- 1720531098. 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 Frederico S. 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 | 349 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 389 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function (74230)148 services
- Single contrast x-ray of esophagus (74220)143 services
- Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract (74240)40 services
- Single contrast x-ray of large intestine (74270)24 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety41%
- Depression38%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Frederico S. Fernandes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederico S. 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.
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
Practice locations
Addresses where Frederico S. Fernandes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 759 Chestnut StSpringfield, MA 01107 (413) 827‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frederico S. Fernandes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiology and Imaging Inc59 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiology and Imaging Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720531098 |
| 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