Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes, MD
Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes is a Surgery of the Hand specialist based in Ocala, FL with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes, MD has been part of the Ocala medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 31+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Ocala area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
Older · 1880dNPPES updated 2021-03-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2801 Se 1st Ave Ste 302, Ocala, FL 34471-0478
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better25.62%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.5 pts)
25.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
263
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
140
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
242
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $33k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$10.3k received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 30, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 2086S0105X
Mailing address
Po Box 917770, Orlando, FL 32891-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 510002
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgery of the Hand Care With Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ocala required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes
NPI records show Dr. Schwartz-Fernandes as active with telehealth listed in Ocala, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 873-2880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Francisco Alberto Schwartz-Fernandes
Practice Location
2801 Se 1st Ave Ste 302, Ocala, FL 34471-0478
Mailing Address
Po Box 917770, Orlando, FL 32891-0001
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