Richard Fernandez, MD
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Richard Fernandez, MD has been part of the Daly City medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Hahneman Medical College of the Pacific graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 348dNPPES updated 2025-05-23 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
901 Campus Dr Ste 208, Daly City, CA 94015-4930
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better43.77%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+38.7 pts)
43.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
90
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
642
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $64k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$157 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Richard Fernandez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Hahneman Medical College of the Pacific
Board certified · May 22, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Hahneman Medical College of the Pacific (Class of 1991)
Virtual Specialist Care With Richard Fernandez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Fernandez for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Daly City 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 Richard Fernandez
NPI records show Dr. Fernandez as active with telehealth listed in Daly City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 755-0733.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Fernandez
Practice Location
901 Campus Dr Ste 208, Daly City, CA 94015-4930
Mailing Address
901 Campus Dr Ste 208, Daly City, CA 94015-4930
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