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Neurology

Joseph A. Fernandes Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Bellevue, NE · Omaha, NE · Nebraska

Summary

Dr. Joseph A. Fernandes Jr., MD is a neurologist at 4242 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131. Phone: (402) 472-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. had 214 Original Medicare patients and 780 services. NPI 1770535619. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph A. Fernandes Jr., 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 Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. 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 Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 214 Original Medicare patients and 780 services for Joseph A. Fernandes Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph A. Fernandes Jr.'s NPI number?
1770535619. 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 Joseph A. Fernandes Jr., 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 patients214
Services billed to Medicare780
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)125 services
  2. Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)119 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)116 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)89 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Depression30%
  • Anxiety26%

Hospitals where Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. 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.

  • Bellevue Medical CenterBellevue, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280132
  • The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph A. Fernandes Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UNMC Physicians1,518 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Omaha

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Omaha, NE — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UNMC Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770535619
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians