Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Permanente Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 801 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 250, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 946-1080.

Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando is licensed to practice in California (license number A98088) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1255459756.

Contact Information

Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD
801 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 250,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3871
(925) 946-1080
(925) 946-9717



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kurukulasooriya Fernando
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience24 Years
Location801 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255459756
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173669454
  • Enrollment ID: I20090930000690

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255459756NPI-NPPES
A98088OtherCAMEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist A98088 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San LeandroSan leandro, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Permanente Medical Group Inc89219102257800

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Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD
19491 Mount Jasper Dr,
Castro Valley, CA 94552-1903

Ph: (510) 727-0118
Dr Kurukulasooriya Fernando, MD
801 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 250,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3871

Ph: (925) 946-1080

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Hospitalist Doctors in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr. Niceto Lopez, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 801 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 250, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-946-1080    
Dr. Thomas Cresante, D.O.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Attn: Hbs Dept, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4643    
Maria L. Domantay, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
Tsao-yu Liang, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
Rujuta J. Manghani, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1450 Treat Blvd, Ste 160, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Phone: 925-296-9000    
Timothy P. Corfman, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-295-4000    
John Y. Kim, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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