Dr. Jim B. Fernandez
Last updated: Feb 3, 2011

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 24 years
  • Graduated from: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1997
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1831135953

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist

He is located at 900 West 38th Street #300 in Austin, TX 78705. Can help patients with the following: Balance Issues, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Nerve Damage, Sciatica. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831135953. Appointment can be made via the phone number (512) 450-1300. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1831135953/jim-b-fernandez-austin-tx. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez, being an physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Jim B. Fernandez.

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  • Arthritis
  • Balance Issues
  • Brain Damage
  • Bursitis
  • Car Accident Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Low Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Nerve Damage
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Painful Disorders
  • Paraplegia
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Post Amputation
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Procedures Performed by Dr. Jim B. Fernandez

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Jim B. Fernandez as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 25 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) HMO · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) POS · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) HMO · Catastrophic Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
MyBlue Health Bronze℠ 402 (13 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Myblue Health Accepting new patients
MyBlue Health Bronze℠ Standard (11 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Myblue Health Accepting new patients
MyBlue Health Gold℠ 403 (13 plan variants) HMO · Gold Myblue Health Accepting new patients
MyBlue Health Gold℠ Standard (11 plan variants) HMO · Gold Myblue Health Accepting new patients
MyBlue Health Silver℠ 405 (13 plan variants) HMO · Silver Myblue Health Accepting new patients
MyBlue Health Silver℠ Standard (11 plan variants) HMO · Silver Myblue Health Accepting new patients

Harbor Health

Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Harbor Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Harbor Health G0 $0 Deductible $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Harbor Health G1S $30 PCP $30 Mental Health Office Visit $30 Express Care HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Harbor Health S1 $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Harbor Health S1S $40 PCP $40 Mental Health Office Visit $40 Express Care HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Gold Classic EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Silver Classic EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients at some locations

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Jim B. Fernandez is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (also registered under: Practitioner - Other (physician)) .

Bills through: Austin Sports Medicine Llp

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Abbott Laboratories $374
Depuy $284
Sanofi $234

Other

Food and Beverage $2028

Studies

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1997

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1831135953/jim-b-fernandez-austin-tx

Affiliated practices

Austin Sports Medicine
900 West 38th Street
Austin, 78705 TX
(512) 450-1300

Looking for more Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists?

There are 6 other physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists in this region.

Dr. Mary A. Gonzales
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 919 East 32nd Street Austin, 78705, TX
Dr. Mary M. Wilkins
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Suite B3 711 West 38th Street Austin, 78705, TX
Dr. Steven Inano
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1005 East 32nd Street Austin, 78705, TX
Katherine Joy Kaut
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Suite 330 1180 Seton Parkway Kyle, 78640, TX
Dr. Mark Gonzales
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1101 West 34th Street Austin, 78705, TX
Dr. Juan M. Latorre
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 660 3000 North Interstate 35 Austin, 78705, TX

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Jim B. Fernandez accept insurance?

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez is listed in-network for 53 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Oscar Insurance Company. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Jim B. Fernandez treat?

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez provides treatment for Balance Issues, Bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Nerve Damage, Sciatica. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Jim B. Fernandez have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez is affiliated with Austin Sports Medicine.

Where can you meet with Dr. Jim B. Fernandez?

Dr. Jim B. Fernandez's office is located at 900 West 38th Street #300 in Austin, TX 78705.