2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1952491557 MD
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SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD

Obstetrics Physician in PAYSON, Utah. 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 · 173 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$125.13
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PAYSON, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 173 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $125.13 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD filed 2,095 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PAYSON, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, 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).

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2006

NPI 1952491557

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,095 557% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Utah

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in PAYSON, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952491557. 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.

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 285 N 1250 E # 103, PAYSON, UT, 84651, with a listed phone of (801) 429-2000. NPI 1952491557 was issued on 10/13/2006. 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 2,095 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $259K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

285 N 1250 E # 103
PAYSON, UT 84651

Provider Details

NPI 1952491557
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SALVADOR 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.

MOUNTAINLANDS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
PAYSON, UT

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 SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,095 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.

2,095
Total Claims
$259K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,709
Total Day Supply
139,098
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$217K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 63, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
183
Losartan Potassium
158
Metformin Hcl
97
Amlodipine Besylate
89
Levothyroxine Sodium
85
Omeprazole
62
Quetiapine Fumarate
62
Famotidine
58
Gabapentin
49
Glimepiride
45

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's 2,095 claims are above the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's specialty?
SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in PAYSON, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD wrote 2,095 Medicare Part D claims totaling $259K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD located?
SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD is located at 285 N 1250 E # 103, PAYSON, UT, 84651. Phone: (801) 429-2000.
What is SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's NPI number?
SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952491557, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $217K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD accept Medicare?
SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,095 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's credentials?
SALVADOR FERNANDEZ, MD's NPI is 1952491557 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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