Julio E De Pena Fernandez, MD
Julio E De Pena Fernandez is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Matthews, NC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across NC can see Julio E De Pena Fernandez, MD in person in Matthews or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Matthews area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.36/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.62%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina1.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
202
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
391
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,175
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $444k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.55 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
18 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Julio E De Pena Fernandez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Julio E De Pena Fernandez for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Matthews 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 Julio E De Pena Fernandez
Dr. De Pena Fernandez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Matthews, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 302-8500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Julio E De Pena Fernandez
Practice Location
332 N Trade St Ste 2000, Matthews, NC 28105-1728
Mailing Address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
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