Melanie Hernandez, FNP-C
NPI 1174018220 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Surprise, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Hernandez, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Surprise, AZ (NPI 1174018220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174018220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP11472 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
2,272 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 711 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 326 | $75 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 172 | $32 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 164 | $67 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 164 | $21 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 336 | 113 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 263 | 79 |
| Losartan Potassium | 232 | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 201 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 196 | 62 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 155 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
- 2018-06-29
- Last updated
- 2026-02-02
- Certified
- 2026-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Hernandez's NPI number?
- Melanie Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174018220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Hernandez's specialty?
- Melanie Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Hernandez located?
- Melanie Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 17063 W Greenway Rd # 102, Surprise, AZ 85388-9605.
- What is Melanie Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Hernandez is (480) 677-8282.
- Does Melanie Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Melanie Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Hernandez's NPI (1174018220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.