Nelson Hernandez, MD
NPI 1285625079 · Psychiatry Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Hernandez, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1285625079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285625079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0061921 (FL)
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
20 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
1,314 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 785 | $72 |
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 410 | $204 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 52 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $45 |
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Initial Delivery and Management90867 | 17 | $276 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 879 | 109 |
| Alprazolam | 757 | 83 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 507 | 81 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 317 | 44 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 298 | 44 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 277 | 43 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 277 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$606 across 31 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
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2025-08-15
- Certified
- 2025-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Hernandez's NPI number?
- Nelson Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285625079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Hernandez's specialty?
- Nelson Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Hernandez located?
- Nelson Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 4225 Sw 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155-4510.
- What is Nelson Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Hernandez is (305) 854-7952.
- Does Nelson Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Nelson Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Hernandez's NPI (1285625079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.