Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Lafayette, LA

Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Acadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc and his current practice location is 4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 984-1050.

Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.018206) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1740365311.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr, MD
4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70508-6902
(337) 984-1050
(337) 365-8421

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience39 Years
Location4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740365311
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921085317
  • Enrollment ID: I20040702000749

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740365311NPI-NPPES
1385573MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD.018206 (Louisiana)Primary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 018206 (Louisiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LAHospital
Iberia Medical CenterNew iberia, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Acadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc165834956811

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAcadiana Women's Health Group, Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528022233
PECOS PAC ID: 1658349568
Enrollment ID: O20040920000208
Entity NameLourdes Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437405883
PECOS PAC ID: 7214177757
Enrollment ID: O20130705000541

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr, MD
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038

Ph: (225) 765-5727
Dr Ralph Joseph Fernandez Jr, MD
4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70508-6902

Ph: (337) 984-1050

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Perry Scott Barrilleaux, M.D.
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