Edward Hernaez, MD
NPI 1417001108 · Family Medicine Physician · Niles, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Hernaez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Niles, IL (NPI 1417001108).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417001108
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036 093 705 (IL)
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
19 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
43 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 16 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 14 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$132 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 103 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 63 | 24 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 47 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 44 | 13 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 42 | 14 |
| Enalapril Maleate | 39 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$328 across 4 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
- 2007-01-22
- Last updated
- 2012-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Hernaez's NPI number?
- Edward Hernaez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417001108, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Hernaez's specialty?
- Edward Hernaez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Hernaez located?
- Edward Hernaez's practice location on file with NPPES is 7124 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714-4526.
- What is Edward Hernaez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Hernaez is (847) 983-8695.
- Does Edward Hernaez accept Medicare?
- Edward Hernaez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Hernaez's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Hernaez's NPI (1417001108) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.