Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jacqueline Fernandez, MD
Internal Medicine · Union, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Fernandez from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Jacqueline Fernandez is an internal medicine specialist in Union, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fernandez performed 10,193 Medicare services across 7,833 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fernandez received a total of $11,406 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 847 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in NJ
$11,406 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,193
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for internal medicine
7,833
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~536 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
710 | $64 | $150 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
588 | $95 | $207 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
582 | $5 | $5 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
563 | $8 | $15 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
515 | $8 | $15 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 507 | $8 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
491 | $13 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
489 | $10 | $40 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
467 | $9 | $40 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
465 | $16 | $75 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
463 | $14 | $69 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
390 | $4 | $10 |
| Iron level test | 371 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
369 | $9 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
337 | $15 | $60 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
335 | $13 | $60 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
327 | $14 | $60 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
293 | $2 | $25 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
293 | $5 | $25 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
290 | $29 | $100 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
282 | $143 | $203 |
| Annual depression screening | 216 | $21 | $100 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
183 | $9 | $103 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
155 | $32 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
155 | $34 | $50 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 75 | $18 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
44 | $10 | $35 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
43 | $54 | $350 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
43 | $147 | $1,000 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
43 | $179 | $500 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
28 | $25 | $75 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
25 | $49 | $125 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
19 | $178 | $283 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $282 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $34 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
11 | $182 | $259 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.4% high complexity
0.8% medium
98.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,406
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,629/year across 7 years
Top 7% in NJ for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
847
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,406 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,760
2023
$1,897
2022
$1,569
2021
$1,350
2020
$452
2019
$2,202
2018
$2,178
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$296
Lilly USA, LLC
$276
Novo Nordisk Inc
$210
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$148
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
Exact Sciences Corporation
$119
Amgen Inc.
$112
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$79
PFIZER INC.
$66
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Abbott Laboratories
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$28
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$21
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 44.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,647
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,212
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,037
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,022
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$995
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$605
Amgen Inc.
$428
ABBVIE INC.
$385
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$363
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$353
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$293
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$281
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$279
Allergan Inc.
$261
PFIZER INC.
$221
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$154
Exact Sciences Corporation
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$135
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$122
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$118
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$104
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$103
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$86
Almatica Pharma LLC
$84
Allergan, Inc.
$72
Abbott Laboratories
$59
AbbVie, Inc.
$55
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$55
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$46
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$46
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Eisai Inc.
$41
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$28
Genentech USA, Inc.
$26
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$25
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$19
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$18
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Optinose US, Inc.
$14
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$13
Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Horizon Pharma plc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in NJ.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
9,822
Per 100K population
1715.5
County median income
$100,117
Nearest hospital
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
3.2 mi
3.2 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Fernandez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of NJ peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Fernandez experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fernandez performed 710 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Fernandez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fernandez received a total of $11,406 from 54 companies across 847 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Fernandez's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Union?
Dr. Fernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Fernandez) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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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.
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