2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1487185849
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KRISTINA FERNANDEZ

Hospitalist Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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 · 156 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KRISTINA FERNANDEZ is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 156 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KRISTINA FERNANDEZ filed 1,010 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTINA FERNANDEZ 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).

KRISTINA FERNANDEZ at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2017

NPI 1487185849

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,010 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

KRISTINA FERNANDEZ is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1487185849. 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.

KRISTINA FERNANDEZ appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider at 417 N 11TH ST FL 2, RICHMOND, VA, 23298, with a listed phone of (804) 828-9000. NPI 1487185849 was issued on 03/27/2017. 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 1,010 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

417 N 11TH ST FL 2
RICHMOND, VA 23298

Provider Details

NPI 1487185849
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTINA FERNANDEZ 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.

MCV ASSOCIATED PHYSICIANS
RICHMOND, VA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KRISTINA FERNANDEZ — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,010 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.

1,010
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,088
Total Day Supply
60,549
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
17 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
77% female / 23% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
92
Amlodipine Besylate
62
Losartan Potassium
41
Trazodone Hcl
41
Levothyroxine Sodium
33
Gabapentin
32
Omeprazole
27
Duloxetine Hcl
26
Rosuvastatin Calcium
24
Lisinopril
20

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How KRISTINA FERNANDEZ fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's 1,010 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's specialty?
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia.
How much does KRISTINA FERNANDEZ prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTINA FERNANDEZ wrote 1,010 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTINA FERNANDEZ located?
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ is located at 417 N 11TH ST FL 2, RICHMOND, VA, 23298. Phone: (804) 828-9000.
What is KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's NPI number?
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487185849, issued on 03/27/2017.
Does KRISTINA FERNANDEZ prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISTINA FERNANDEZ prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISTINA FERNANDEZ had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTINA FERNANDEZ prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTINA FERNANDEZ accept Medicare?
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,010 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's credentials?
KRISTINA FERNANDEZ's NPI is 1487185849. 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.

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

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