Physician Profile
Edward V. Hernandez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hernandez
Edward V. Hernandez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Las Cruces, NM specializing in ophthalmology. Edward trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 1,845 Medicare patients across 2,189 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (575) 523-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2810 N TELSHOR BLVD
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,189 services · 1,845 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
188 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
113 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
26 |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
23 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
493 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
433 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
218 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
205 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
147 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
146 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Las Cruces 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Edward V. Hernandez specialize in?
Edward V. Hernandez is an eye doctor in Las Cruces, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Edward V. Hernandez located?
Edward V. Hernandez is listed at 2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Edward V. Hernandez's phone number?
The number on file is (575) 523-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Edward V. Hernandez's NPI number?
Edward V. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1346263126. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Edward V. Hernandez train?
Edward V. Hernandez attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Edward V. Hernandez been practicing?
Edward V. Hernandez has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Edward V. Hernandez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Edward V. Hernandez performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Edward V. Hernandez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Edward V. Hernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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