2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1902427404 DO
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CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VENTURA, California. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Industry payments
$28
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO filed 1,129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VENTURA, California.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$28
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,129 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2020

NPI 1902427404

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,129 146% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding DO credentials at 120 N ASHWOOD AVE, VENTURA, CA, 93003, with a listed phone of (805) 658-5800. NPI 1902427404 was issued on 05/06/2020. 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 1,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

120 N ASHWOOD AVE
VENTURA, CA 93003

Provider Details

NPI 1902427404
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO 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.

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
VENTURA, CA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

Indivior Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO. To verify CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,129
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,751
Total Day Supply
50,835
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
69 (6.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO 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
Lisinopril
55
Amlodipine Besylate
50
Gabapentin
42
Furosemide
41
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Trazodone Hcl
32
Metoprolol Tartrate
28
Pantoprazole Sodium
27
Metformin Hcl
25
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
24

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's 1,129 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in VENTURA, California. Credentials: DO.
How much does CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO wrote 1,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO located?
CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO is located at 120 N ASHWOOD AVE, VENTURA, CA, 93003. Phone: (805) 658-5800.
What is CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902427404, issued on 05/06/2020.
Does CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,129 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER FERNANDEZ, DO's NPI is 1902427404 with credentials DO. 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.
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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