2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1770535619 MD
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JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD

Neurology Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska. 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
789
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$92.76
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 789 claims across 89 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $92.76 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD filed 789 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OMAHA, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD 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).

JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1770535619

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

789 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Neurology Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — 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).

JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770535619. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 988435 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, OMAHA, NE, 68198, with a listed phone of (402) 559-8600. NPI 1770535619 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERNANDES 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 789 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

988435 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR
OMAHA, NE 68198

Provider Details

NPI 1770535619
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, 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.

UNMC PHYSICIANS
OMAHA, NE

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 JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$93

Largest payer

ARGENX US, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 789 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.

789
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,121
Total Day Supply
32,335
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$40K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
81
Pyridostigmine Bromide
63
Riluzole
62
Gabapentin
55
Relyvrio
Sod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol
51
Baclofen
41
Duloxetine Hcl
38
Radicava Ors
Edaravone
36
Azathioprine
34
Glycopyrrolate
32

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's 789 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD wrote 789 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD located?
JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD is located at 988435 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, OMAHA, NE, 68198. Phone: (402) 559-8600.
What is JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770535619, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Pyridostigmine Bromide, Riluzole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 789 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH AMERICO FERNANDES, MD's NPI is 1770535619 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.
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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