Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Edna, TX

Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Edna, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice American Current Care Pa and her current practice location is 1013 S Wells St, Edna, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 782-3560.

Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M7969) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1912197518.

Contact Information

Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando, MD
1013 S Wells St,
Edna, TX 77957-4045
(361) 782-3560
(361) 782-3560

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSavithri Hapuhennadige Fernando
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience32 Years
Location1013 S Wells St, Edna, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912197518
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284707688
  • Enrollment ID: I20080717000697

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912197518NPI-NPPES
8F6943OtherTXBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine M7969 (Texas)Primary
2083X0100XPreventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine M7969 (Texas)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine M7969 (Texas)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Current Care Pa9739260019429

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. Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJackson County Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215971478
PECOS PAC ID: 2365423795
Enrollment ID: O20040601000224
Entity NameAmerican Current Care Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275651002
PECOS PAC ID: 9739260019
Enrollment ID: O20080131000349

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. Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando 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
Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando, MD
1013 S Wells St,
Edna, TX 77957-4045

Ph: (361) 782-3560
Savithri Hapuhennadige Fernando, MD
1013 S Wells St,
Edna, TX 77957-4045

Ph: (361) 782-3560

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Edna, TX

Cesar Alfredo Maldonado, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1013a S Wells St, Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-782-7820    Fax: 361-782-5627
Dr. Richard Walter Nelson, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 604 Wilson St, Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-781-0945    
Cindy Cedillo-ruiz, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1013 S Wells St, Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-782-7820    Fax: 361-782-5627
Diana Maria Mercado-marmarosh, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1013a S Wells St, Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-782-7820    Fax: 361-782-5627
Molly Breanne Quinn-frankel, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1013 S Wells St, Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-782-7800    
Dr. Jared Mitchell, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1013 S Wells St, Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-782-7800    Fax: 361-782-5627

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