2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1689676132 MD
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ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD

Dermatology Physician in SARASOTA, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 777 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.7/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.7/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.7/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2005

NPI 1689676132

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,226 205% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

99.7/100 16.60000000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Dermatology Physician share within Florida

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.7/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 99.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 99.7/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2426 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL, 34239, with a listed phone of (941) 906-7546. NPI 1689676132 was issued on 08/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERNANDEZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 777 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2426 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239

Provider Details

NPI 1689676132
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

99.7
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ALFREDO D FERNANDEZ MD PA
SARASOTA, FL
DERMATOLOGY GROUP OF FLORIDA, P.A.
BOCA RATON, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD. To verify ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 2,226 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,226
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
777
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,411
Total Day Supply
54,734
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Antibiotic Claims
412

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 304, 75-84: 317, 85+: 119

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Mupirocin
465
Cephalexin
325
Triamcinolone Acetonide
305
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
287
Hydrocortisone
220
Fluocinonide
142
Metronidazole
82
Ammonium Lactate
54
Clobetasol Propionate
52
Famciclovir
44

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's 2,226 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FERNANDEZ.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's specialty?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SARASOTA, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD wrote 2,226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 777 beneficiaries.
What is ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.7/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD located?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD is located at 2426 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL, 34239. Phone: (941) 906-7546.
What is ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's NPI number?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689676132, issued on 08/15/2005.
Does ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Cephalexin, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD accept Medicare?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,226 Part D claims and 777 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's credentials?
ALFREDO FERNANDEZ, MD's NPI is 1689676132 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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