Quick answers
- Does Orlando V. Fernando accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Orlando V. Fernando 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 Orlando V. Fernando see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 29 services for Orlando V. Fernando. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Orlando V. Fernando's NPI number?
- 1982663381. 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 Orlando V. 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 29 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
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%
- Arthritis71%
Hospitals where Orlando V. Fernando works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Orlando V. Fernando 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.
- Appling HealthcareBaxley, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110071
- Jeff Davis HospitalHazlehurst, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111333
- Memorial Health Meadows HospitalVidalia, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110128
Practice locations
Addresses where Orlando V. Fernando is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 E Tollison St, Suite CBaxley, GA 31513 (912) 367‑4122
- 163 E Tollison StBaxley, GA 31513
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Orlando V. Fernando as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Baxley and Appling County Hospital Authority5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Baxley and Appling County Hospital Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982663381 |
| 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