Physician Profile
Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hernandez
Based in Porterville, CA, Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Oscar-Alfonso graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1990. Oscar-Alfonso is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Oscar-Alfonso provided 1,333 services to 221 patients. 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, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle. NPI 1598790479 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (559) 784-2176
- Email not available
Practice Locations
139 E PUTNAM AVE
Porterville, CA 93257
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,333 services · 221 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
45 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,167 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
106 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Porterville 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 1990 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez?
Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez is a family practice in Porterville, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez's address?
Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez is listed at 139 E Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez?
The number on file is (559) 784-2176. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez?
Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1598790479. 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 Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez train?
Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez have?
Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez 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
Is Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Oscar-Alfonso C. Hernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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