Jorge E Fernald, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

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.

(708) 448-8470Palos Heights, IL
Telehealth Available
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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
1 of 37 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in ILSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Palos Heights34+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.5%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in Illinois

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

Medicare Patients

22

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription 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.

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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+36%)68%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ 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

$128 received from industry

8 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    Rush Medical College

  2. 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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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