Dr. Rene Fernandez, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Rene Fernandez is an internal medicine specialist in Key Largo, FL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fernandez performed 6,166 Medicare services across 2,738 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fernandez received a total of $480 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 19 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Fernandez is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 63959 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min | 1,572 | $19 | $66 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 659 | $61 | $131 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 539 | $17 | $61 |
| Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min | 473 | $23 | $76 |
| Functional activity therapy | 365 | $30 | $85 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) | 305 | $41 | $95 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) | 243 | $8 | $15 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 223 | $88 | $198 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views | 109 | $20 | $80 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 105 | $17 | $41 |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | 89 | $34 | $90 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 79 | $72 | $183 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose | 76 | $44 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration | 75 | $29 | $30 |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | 74 | $61 | $90 |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 64 | $16 | $38 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) | 63 | $127 | $130 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration | 62 | $29 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 52 | $10 | $75 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle | 48 | $8 | $30 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 44 | $75 | $184 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | 41 | $32 | $101 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | 38 | $155 | $499 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast | 34 | $87 | $585 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 32 | $132 | $470 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views | 31 | $25 | $80 |
| Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes | 31 | $8 | $31 |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | 29 | $15 | $35 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | 29 | $7 | $122 |
| Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme | 29 | $0 | $10 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast | 26 | $72 | $507 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views | 26 | $24 | $80 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | 26 | $122 | $878 |
| Automated urinalysis | 26 | $2 | $20 |
| Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 11-20 minutes | 26 | $26 | $62 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 25 | $27 | $92 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 25 | $68 | $204 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | 24 | $82 | $262 |
| Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, tris-sucrose formulation; booster dose | 22 | $39 | $40 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 22 | $31 | $107 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views | 21 | $33 | $84 |
| Administration of vaccine | 21 | $11 | $30 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 20 | $154 | $499 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up | 19 | $138 | $300 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 18 | $135 | $488 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views | 18 | $25 | $94 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic | 17 | $141 | $622 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | 17 | $88 | $284 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 16 | $24 | $84 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 16 | $25 | $41 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 16 | $62 | $75 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | 15 | $41 | $180 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 14 | $32 | $139 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 13 | $24 | $84 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 13 | $75 | $273 |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | 13 | $86 | $650 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous | 13 | $18 | $24 |
| Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | 13 | $178 | $300 |
| X-ray of ribs on both sides of body, 3 views | 12 | $29 | $102 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
16.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Fernandez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Fernandez experienced with physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Does Dr. Fernandez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
How do Dr. Fernandez's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Key Largo?
What does Data Coverage mean?
Is this data up to date?
Explore related providers
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology