Quick answers
- Does Ralph J. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph J. 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 Ralph J. Fernandez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 282 Original Medicare patients and 4,573 services for Ralph J. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph J. Fernandez's NPI number?
- 1740365311. 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 Ralph J. 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 | 282 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,573 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,440 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)133 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)131 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous (G0328)75 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Ralph J. Fernandez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph J. 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.
- Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190034
- Iberia Medical CenterNew Iberia, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190054
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190102
- Park Place Surgical HospitalLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190255
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph J. Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4640 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508 (337) 984‑1050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph J. Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Acadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Acadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740365311 |
| 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