Elsa Hernandez, FNP-BC
NPI 1174049316 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elsa Hernandez, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1174049316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174049316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP10515 (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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
59 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 18 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 14 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 14 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 13 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$13 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 296 | 112 |
| Lisinopril | 266 | 94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 229 | 81 |
| Losartan Potassium | 185 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 142 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 137 | 46 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-18
- Last updated
- 2025-01-29
- Certified
- 2025-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elsa Hernandez's NPI number?
- Elsa Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174049316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elsa Hernandez's specialty?
- Elsa Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elsa Hernandez located?
- Elsa Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1230 S Cherrybell Stra, Tucson, AZ 85713-1907.
- What is Elsa Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elsa Hernandez is (520) 670-3909.
- Does Elsa Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Elsa Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elsa Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Elsa Hernandez's NPI (1174049316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.