Gerardo Hernandez, MD
NPI 1417356916 · Family Medicine Physician · South Gate, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerardo Hernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in South Gate, CA (NPI 1417356916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417356916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 121 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 85 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 40 | 15 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 37 | 16 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 33 | 14 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1900 E 4th StSanta Ana, CA 92705-3910Phone: (714) 967-4766
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-08-20
- Last updated
- 2020-08-13
- Certified
- 2020-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerardo Hernandez's NPI number?
- Gerardo Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417356916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerardo Hernandez's specialty?
- Gerardo Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerardo Hernandez located?
- Gerardo Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 8627 Atlantic Ave, South Gate, CA 90280-3501.
- What is Gerardo Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerardo Hernandez is (323) 201-3218.
- Does Gerardo Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Gerardo Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerardo Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerardo Hernandez's NPI (1417356916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.