Physician Profile

Oscar Hernandez, M.D.

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About Dr. Hernandez

Oscar Hernandez, M.D. practices internal medicine in Santa Monica, CA. Oscar is a 1997 graduate of University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Oscar cared for 256 Medicare patients across 381 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA licenseA72896
NPI1699706952
NPI issued07/05/2006

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 is Oscar Hernandez's specialty?

Oscar Hernandez is an internist in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Oscar Hernandez?

Oscar Hernandez is listed at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 680W, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Oscar Hernandez?

The number on file is (310) 453-0419. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Oscar Hernandez's NPI number?

Oscar Hernandez's National Provider Identifier is 1699706952. 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 Oscar Hernandez's education?

Oscar Hernandez attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Oscar Hernandez been practicing?

Oscar Hernandez has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Oscar Hernandez known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Oscar 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

Has Oscar Hernandez confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Oscar Hernandez. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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