Richard Hernandez, MD
NPI 1275983124 · Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1275983124).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275983124
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A157967 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
41 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 26 | $82 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 15 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$85 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 24 | — |
| Gabapentin | 23 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 400 N Pepper AveColton, CA 92324-1801Phone: (855) 422-8029
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-21
- Last updated
- 2021-03-30
- Certified
- 2021-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hernandez's NPI number?
- Richard Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275983124, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hernandez's specialty?
- Richard Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hernandez located?
- Richard Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3010.
- What is Richard Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hernandez is (213) 748-2411.
- Does Richard Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Richard Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hernandez's NPI (1275983124) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.