Physician Profile

Hector R. Hernandez, MD

Unclaimed Profile

About Dr. Hernandez

Hector R. Hernandez, MD practices internal medicine in San Juan, PR. Hector is a 1972 graduate of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.

Education & Training

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

PR license4189
NPI1962576793
NPI issued11/20/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Hernandez specialize in?

Dr. Hernandez is an internist in San Juan, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Hernandez located?

Dr. Hernandez is listed at 431 Ave Ponce de Leon Suite 901 Edif National Plaza, San Juan, PR 00917. 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 (787) 767-4250. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Hernandez?

Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1962576793. 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 University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Hernandez have?

Dr. Hernandez has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Hernandez do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hernandez the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Hernandez's profile verified?

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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.