Ernesto Hernandez
NPI 1346985777 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Hernandez is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1346985777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346985777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95020128 (CA)
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
4 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
101 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $95 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 29 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$130 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 64 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 24 | — |
| Olanzapine | 24 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 17 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-04-30
- Last updated
- 2022-04-30
- Certified
- 2022-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI number?
- Ernesto Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346985777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?
- Ernesto Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ernesto Hernandez located?
- Ernesto Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 10010 Krista Vineyard Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306-8391.
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Hernandez is (661) 638-3090.
- Does Ernesto Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Hernandez's NPI (1346985777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.