Quick answers
- Does Benedict L. Fernando accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Benedict L. Fernando may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Benedict L. Fernando see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 990 services for Benedict L. Fernando. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benedict L. Fernando's NPI number?
- 1932105624. 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 Benedict L. Fernando, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 990 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)235 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)142 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)140 services
- Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (J3420)109 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)29 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%
- Diabetes40%
- Osteoporosis36%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Benedict L. Fernando is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 322 E Main St, Suite 1bBranford, CT 06405
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Branford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Branford, CT — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932105624 |
| 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
- 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