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Active NPI 1346391661 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Heather Heintz Fernandez , MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist • Crystal River, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Heather Fernandez, MS, CCC-SLP is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in Crystal River, FL. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1987, Heather Fernandez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 255 SE 7TH AVE.

Heather Fernandez is affiliated with Central Florida Clinic For Rehabilitation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

255 Se 7th Ave

Crystal River, FL 344294891

Telephone 3527954114
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Susana T. Donaire, Md, Pa Facility NPI 1073813630

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Speech-Language Pathologist in Crystal River, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs -6.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 45.5 Yrs
State Avg: 16.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Crystal River, FL (11640 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Fernandez (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Crystal River Specialty Average (45.5 Years) 45.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Speech-Language Pathologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 235Z00000X

State License FL SA4388

The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Florida Clinic For Rehabilitation

5679 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 344297563

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

9 Associated Practitioners
Kevin Mccavera

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1013063692
Mae Recta , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1164739652

Occupational Therapist

Bethel Wilson

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1174999411
Vicky Post

Occupational Therapy Assistant

NPI 1326194440
Cassidy Carlson , MS CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1356097562

MSCFSLP

Sara Milotta , SA9727

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1578894481

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 255 SE 7TH AVE, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 344294891 (Tel: 3527954114)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2830 S CIRCLE PT, INVERNESS, FL 344506981

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as HEATHER FERNANDEZ, MS,CCC-SLP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Speech-Language Pathologist (License #SA4388 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346391661
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 15, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2830 S Circle Pt

Inverness, FL 344506981

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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