Ernesto Hernandez, MD
NPI 1164448098 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Canton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Hernandez, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Canton, GA (NPI 1164448098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164448098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 050581 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,213 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 330 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 306 | $128 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 298 | $14 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 244 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 140 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 359 | 111 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 325 | 89 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 286 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 282 | 85 |
| Losartan Potassium | 229 | 72 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 226 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$224 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2019-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI number?
- Ernesto Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164448098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?
- Ernesto Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Hernandez located?
- Ernesto Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 687 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114-2608.
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Hernandez is (770) 704-1955.
- Does Ernesto Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Hernandez's NPI (1164448098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.