Jorge E Fernald, MD
Jorge E Fernald is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Palos Heights, IL with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 34 years in psychiatry & neurology, Jorge E Fernald, MD is a long-established child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Palos Heights. A Rush Medical College of Rush University graduate since 1992, he brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, depression, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2830dNPPES updated 2018-08-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7300 W College Dr Suite #101, Palos Heights, IL 60463
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
22
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
58
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
822
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $46k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$128 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Jorge E Fernald's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Rush Medical College
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
7300 W College Dr Suite #101, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1152
Differs from practice location
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Jorge E Fernald
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jorge E Fernald for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Palos Heights 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 Jorge E Fernald
NPI records show Dr. Fernald as active with telehealth listed in Palos Heights, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 448-8470.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jorge E Fernald
Practice Location
7300 W College Dr Suite #101, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Mailing Address
7300 W College Dr Suite #101, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1152
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