Laura Fernandes, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Laura Fernandes is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Shenandoah, TX with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
With over 41 years in internal medicine, Laura Fernandes, MD is a long-established interventional cardiology internal medicine specialist in Shenandoah. She has been in practice for 41+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.14/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
920 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 520, Shenandoah, TX 77380-3260
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202388.14/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
895
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
451
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,561
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $772k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
69 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Laura Fernandes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Laura Fernandes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Fernandes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Shenandoah 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 Laura Fernandes
NPI records show Dr. Fernandes as active with telehealth listed in Shenandoah, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 562-3974.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Laura Fernandes
Practice Location
920 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 520, Shenandoah, TX 77380-3260
Mailing Address
920 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 520, Shenandoah, TX 77380-3260
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