Physician Profile
Jose E. Hernandez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hernandez
Based in Rio Piedras, PR, Jose E. Hernandez, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nuclear medicine. Jose graduated from University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Jose cared for 107 Medicare patients across 127 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (787) 781-0058
- Email not available
Practice Locations
URB. LAS LOMAS CARR. 21 T3 #2
Rio Piedras, PR 00921
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
127 services · 107 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
34 | As often as other peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 1
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More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hernandez?
Dr. Hernandez is a nuclear medicine in Rio Piedras, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hernandez's address?
Dr. Hernandez is listed at Urb. Las Lomas Carr. 21 T3 #2, Rio Piedras, PR 00921. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hernandez?
The number on file is (787) 781-0058. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hernandez's NPI number?
Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1902849128. 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 train?
Dr. Hernandez attended University Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hernandez been practicing?
Dr. Hernandez has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hernandez performs imaging including x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hernandez confirmed this information?
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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