NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1720472327 M.D.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,160 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
172
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Fernando Mendez, M.D. filed 172 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 172
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
172 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Fernando Mendez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Fernando Mendez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
172 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Fernando Mendez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5, Las Vegas, NV, 89129, with a listed phone of (725) 308-8465. NPI 1720472327 was issued on 03/23/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 172 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720472327 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Fernando Mendez, M.D. 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.
Unlv Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
172
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 192
- Total Day Supply
- 5,611
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 23, 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 Fernando Mendez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
25 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
13 claims
- Diltiazem Hcl
Diltiazem Hcl
11 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 25 |
| Mirtazapine | 13 |
| Diltiazem Hcl | 11 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Fernando Mendez, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s 172 claims are below the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mendez.
Dr. Steve Alcazar
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Ann Childress
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Brian Davis
MD
Henderson, NV
Dr. Arden Dingle
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Lisa Durette
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Fernando Mendez, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Fernando Mendez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Fernando Mendez, M.D. wrote 172 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Fernando Mendez, M.D. located? ▼
Fernando Mendez, M.D. is located at 7312 W CHEYENNE AVE STE 5, Las Vegas, NV, 89129. Phone: (725) 308-8465.
What is Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720472327, issued on 03/23/2015.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Fernando Mendez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Mirtazapine, Diltiazem Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Fernando Mendez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Fernando Mendez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 172 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Fernando Mendez, M.D.'s NPI is 1720472327 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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