Heriberto Fernandez, MD

Internal Medicine

Also practices: HOSPITALIST

(305) 420-5016Hialeah, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across FL can see Heriberto Fernandez, MD in person in Hialeah or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 31+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Hialeah area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,651 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Hialeah31+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 936dNPPES updated 2023-10-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

777 E 25th St Ste 509, Hialeah, FL 33013-3834

Fax: (786) 452-9901
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.1%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

118

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

1,058

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,733

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $418k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)50%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$157 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Heriberto Fernandez's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.34 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 12, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501329

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Heriberto Fernandez

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Heriberto Fernandez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Hialeah 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 Heriberto Fernandez

NPI records show Dr. Fernandez as active with telehealth listed in Hialeah, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 420-5016.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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