CHAMINDA FERNANDO D.O. – NPI #1225359623
Internal Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHAMINDA FERNANDO is a physician located in AMARILLO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225359623 to CHAMINDA FERNANDO on June 20, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Nov 30, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHAMINDA FERNANDO below.

NPI Profile for
CHAMINDA FERNANDO

NPI Number
1225359623
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHAMINDA FERNANDO
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
1301 S COULTER ST
SUITE 405
AMARILLO, TX 79106-1763
Phone: (806) 358-9111 Fax: (806) 358-3728
Mailing address
20 GALLERIA DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78257-1217
Phone: (240) 498-7622 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 30, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX P5626
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 TX P5626

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE IN ARIZONA - Graduated 2010
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHAMINDA FERNANDO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL THOUSAND OAKS
      16088 SAN PEDRO
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
    • CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
      2827 BABCOCK ROAD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
    • SAINT ROSE DOMINICAN HOSPITALS - NORTH LAS VEGAS
      1550 W CRAIG RANCH
      NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
  • NURSING HOME
    • KIRKWOOD MANOR
      2590 LOOP 337 N
      NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
    • LEGEND OAKS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION - NEW BR
      2468 FM 1101
      NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
    • PATRIOT HEIGHTS HEALTH CARE CENTER
      5000 FAWN MEADOW
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
    • SONTERRA HEALTH CENTER
      18514 SONTERRA PLACE
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
  • HOSPICE
    • HOPE HOSPICE
      611 NORTH WALNUT
      NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

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