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Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) and Diagnostic Radiology

University of Florida College of Medicine

1900 Fairview Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-9511

Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD is a radiologist in Dothan, AL specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr) and diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD is affiliated with Flower Hospital.

Office Locations

Flower Hospital

1900 Fairview Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 793-9511

(334) 794-6412

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

abdominal paracentesis

aspiration procedures

In 2023, Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD performed more abdominal paracentesis (abdominal tap), and aspiration procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal imaging

brain imaging

carotid duplex ultrasound

By Affordability:

retroperitoneal ultrasound

thoracic imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD performed more abdominal imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging), carotid duplex ultrasound, chest CT scan, CT scan, leg CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), pelvic CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for retroperitoneal ultrasound, and thoracic (chest) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1342
aspiration	56
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	970
catheterization	21
CT scan	1907
diagnostic imaging	28
diagnostic procedures	12
dialysis access procedures	21
gastrointestinal procedures	81
hip imaging	239
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	466
musculoskeletal imaging	370
neck imaging	55
nuclear scan	53
pelvic imaging	777
spinal procedures	582
thoracic (chest) imaging	3842
ultrasound (sonogram)	960
vascular procedures	783
X-rays	4503

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1335
aspiration	51
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	901
CT scan	1860
diagnostic imaging	20
diagnostic procedures	15
dialysis access procedures	16
gastrointestinal procedures	59
hip imaging	233
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	400
musculoskeletal imaging	400
neck imaging	41
nuclear scan	52
pelvic imaging	777
spinal procedures	490
thoracic (chest) imaging	3443
ultrasound (sonogram)	925
vascular procedures	647
X-rays	4132

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2564
Female	3298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4481
Black	1285
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2007
From 75 to 84	1793
85 and over	764
Less than 65	1298

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1441
aspiration	118
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	951
CT scan	2042
diagnostic imaging	17
diagnostic procedures	29
dialysis access procedures	32
gastrointestinal procedures	73
hip imaging	211
image guided procedures	24
injections	22
minimally invasive procedures	82
minor procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	425
musculoskeletal imaging	332
neck imaging	42
nuclear scan	48
pelvic imaging	784
pleural drainage	16
spinal procedures	501
stent placement (stenting)	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	3473
ultrasound (sonogram)	976
urologic procedures	12
vascular procedures	802
X-rays	4042

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2702
Female	3449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4799
Black	1269
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2280
From 75 to 84	1767
85 and over	736
Less than 65	1368

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1420
aspiration	80
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	960
CT scan	1945
diagnostic imaging	13
diagnostic procedures	20
gastrointestinal procedures	67
hip imaging	228
image guided procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	465
musculoskeletal imaging	332
neck imaging	41
nuclear scan	40
pelvic imaging	802
pleural drainage	20
spinal procedures	594
thoracic (chest) imaging	3226
ultrasound (sonogram)	1056
vascular procedures	791
X-rays	3919

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5514
Female	7044

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	9818
Black	2544
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	4622
From 75 to 84	3820
85 and over	1530
Less than 65	2586

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1377
aspiration	96
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	970
catheterization	25
CT scan	2012
diagnostic imaging	14
diagnostic procedures	15
dialysis access procedures	13
gastrointestinal procedures	60
hip imaging	31
image guided procedures	12
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	52
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	491
musculoskeletal imaging	170
neck imaging	54
nuclear scan	26
pelvic imaging	739
spinal procedures	602
thoracic (chest) imaging	3009
ultrasound (sonogram)	1030
vascular procedures	848
X-rays	3391

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2647
Female	3363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4726
Black	1185
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2249
From 75 to 84	1791
85 and over	735
Less than 65	1235

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1082
angioplasty	15
aspiration	68
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	867
CT scan	1732
diagnostic procedures	23
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	29
minimally invasive procedures	75
minor procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	455
musculoskeletal imaging	163
neck imaging	52
nuclear scan	17
pelvic imaging	624
pleural drainage	25
spinal procedures	474
stent placement (stenting)	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	2684
ultrasound (sonogram)	691
vascular procedures	597
X-rays	2985

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2272
Female	2826

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4025
Black	964
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1859
From 75 to 84	1471
85 and over	653
Less than 65	1115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2018 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1121
aspiration	80
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	896
CT scan	2060
diagnostic procedures	11
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hip imaging	38
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	548
musculoskeletal imaging	186
neck imaging	52
nuclear scan	20
pelvic imaging	742
pleural drainage	17
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	567
thoracic (chest) imaging	483
ultrasound (sonogram)	845
vascular procedures	635
X-rays	437

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2477
Female	2988

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4436
Black	912
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1963
From 75 to 84	1688
85 and over	733
Less than 65	1081

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2019 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1068
aspiration	114
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	903
CT scan	1980
diagnostic procedures	44
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hip imaging	25
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	508
musculoskeletal imaging	173
neck imaging	34
nuclear scan	23
pelvic imaging	725
pleural drainage	28
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	551
thoracic (chest) imaging	477
ultrasound (sonogram)	836
vascular procedures	588
X-rays	469

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2407
Female	2999

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4405
Black	871
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2040
From 75 to 84	1717
85 and over	726
Less than 65	923

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2020 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	829
angioplasty	14
aspiration	105
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	639
CT scan	1519
diagnostic procedures	41
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	17
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	66
minor procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	355
musculoskeletal imaging	133
neck imaging	30
nuclear scan	25
pelvic imaging	567
pleural drainage	23
preventive care	16
spinal procedures	357
thoracic (chest) imaging	396
ultrasound (sonogram)	640
vascular procedures	494
X-rays	321

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1939
Female	2199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3392
Black	647
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1599
From 75 to 84	1375
85 and over	559
Less than 65	605

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2021 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	668
aspiration	75
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	567
CT scan	1280
gastrointestinal procedures	13
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	268
musculoskeletal imaging	115
neck imaging	23
nuclear scan	18
pelvic imaging	469
pleural drainage	29
spinal procedures	281
thoracic (chest) imaging	319
ultrasound (sonogram)	515
vascular procedures	365
X-rays	242

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1501
Female	1858

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2794
Black	474
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1271
From 75 to 84	1121
85 and over	498
Less than 65	469

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL during 2022 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	654
aspiration	54
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	598
CT scan	1392
gastrointestinal procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	254
musculoskeletal imaging	91
neck imaging	32
nuclear scan	16
pelvic imaging	472
pleural drainage	26
spinal procedures	313
thoracic (chest) imaging	298
ultrasound (sonogram)	460
vascular procedures	259
X-rays	220

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1472
Female	1773

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2727
Black	435
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1154
From 75 to 84	1168
85 and over	510
Less than 65	413

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated as a radiologist in Dothan, AL were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	1121
angioplasty	14
aspiration	81
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	838
catheterization	23
CT scan	1793
diagnostic imaging	18
diagnostic procedures	23
dialysis access procedures	20
gastrointestinal procedures	42
hip imaging	116
image guided procedures	15
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	421
musculoskeletal imaging	224
neck imaging	41
nuclear scan	30
pelvic imaging	679
pleural drainage	23
preventive care	16
spinal procedures	482
stent placement (stenting)	20
thoracic (chest) imaging	1968
ultrasound (sonogram)	812
urologic procedures	12
vascular procedures	619
X-rays	2241

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2317
Female	2890

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	962
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	45
Other	29

**Age**
75 to 84	1610
85 and over	676
Less than 65	1008
65 to 74	1913

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology Radiology and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology Radiology

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Flower Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen L. Fernandez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$480 EverCross $105	Plaque Excision $100	Visi-Pro $65	Aptus Heli-FX $63	HawkOne $60	Other $86
Sirtex Medical Inc	$388 SIR-Spheres microspheres $388
Boston Scientific Corporation	$323 TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq $61	DIREXION $44	GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION $30	OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $20	Metallic Stents $18	Other $150
Inari Medical, Inc.	$210 FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $118	CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $92
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$181 BPV-Lutonix $43	LUTONIX $34	BPV-Atlas $11	$93
Other	$1,164 VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $155	Cook Medical Zilver PTX $100	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $91	Indigo System $71	FLIXENE $67	Other $681

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,746

Biography

Dr. Stephen Fernandez specializes in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and diagnostic radiology and practices in Dothan, AL. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Flower Hospital.