Paula Hernandez, DNP, FNP-C
NPI 1316559289 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Hernandez, DNP, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1316559289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316559289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 289232 (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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 60 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 53 | 26 |
| Metformin Hcl | 47 | 24 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 46 | 18 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 31 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 25 | 11 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,018 across 44 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
- 2020-08-20
- Last updated
- 2023-12-06
- Certified
- 2023-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Hernandez's NPI number?
- Paula Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316559289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Hernandez's specialty?
- Paula Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Hernandez located?
- Paula Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 6524 W Indian School Rd Ste a, Phoenix, AZ 85033-3329.
- What is Paula Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Hernandez is (602) 892-0799.
- Does Paula Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Paula Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Hernandez's NPI (1316559289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.