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- 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
About Dr. Hernandez
Edward R. Hernandez, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Hammond, LA. Edward is a 2002 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 3,240 services to 3,065 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, screening 3d breast mammography, and screening mammography. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568406619.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (985) 230-6700
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,240 services · 3,065 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
548 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
512 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
510 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
200 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
159 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
135 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
86 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
78 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
77 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
76 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Hammond 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hernandez specialize in?
Dr. Hernandez is a radiologist in Hammond, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hernandez located?
Dr. Hernandez is listed at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hernandez's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 230-6700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hernandez?
Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1568406619. 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 Dr. Hernandez go to medical school?
Dr. Hernandez attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hernandez have?
Dr. Hernandez has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hernandez do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hernandez performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and screening 3d breast mammography; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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