Physician Profile
Leopoldo G. Hernandez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hernandez
Leopoldo G. Hernandez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in dermatology. Leopoldo trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. According to Medicare claims data, Leopoldo cared for 880 Medicare patients across 2,279 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (323) 261-3161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3406 WHITTIER BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,279 services · 880 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
602 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
129 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Cold treatment of acne | Procedure | 17340 |
70 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
66 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 11641 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
35 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
346 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
832 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
156 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Leopoldo G. Hernandez's specialty?
Leopoldo G. Hernandez is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Leopoldo G. Hernandez?
Leopoldo G. Hernandez is listed at 3406 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Leopoldo G. Hernandez?
The number on file is (323) 261-3161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Leopoldo G. Hernandez's NPI number?
Leopoldo G. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1144327008. 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
What is Leopoldo G. Hernandez's education?
Leopoldo G. Hernandez attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Leopoldo G. Hernandez been practicing?
Leopoldo G. Hernandez has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Leopoldo G. Hernandez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Leopoldo G. Hernandez performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and cold treatment of acne; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Leopoldo G. Hernandez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Leopoldo G. Hernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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