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Family Practice

Luis M. Fernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Pocatello, ID · American Falls, ID · Idaho

Summary

Dr. Luis M. Fernandez, MD is a family doctor at 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Luis M. Fernandez had 271 Original Medicare patients and 2,179 services. NPI 1841299302. 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.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Portneuf Medical Center, Power County Hospital District
  • Group practice: Pocatello Health Services LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luis M. Fernandez, 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 Luis M. Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis 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 Luis M. Fernandez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 2,179 services for Luis M. Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Luis M. Fernandez's NPI number?
1841299302. 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 Luis 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 patients271
Services billed to Medicare2,179
Different services or procedures68
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)564 services
  2. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)524 services
  3. Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)157 services
  4. Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)129 services
  5. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)98 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Luis M. Fernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis 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.

  • Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130028
  • Power County Hospital DistrictAmerican Falls, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131304

Practice locations

Addresses where Luis M. Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 777 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Luis M. Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pocatello Health Services LLC175 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Pocatello

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pocatello, ID — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pocatello Health Services LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841299302
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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