Cesar Hernandez, PA-C
NPI 1487294849 · Physician Assistant · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cesar Hernandez, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1487294849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487294849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA13301 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 134 | 27 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 131 | 27 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 96 | 23 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 86 | 21 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 84 | 23 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 78 | 15 |
| Lamotrigine | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$170 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5440 Old Brownsville RdCorpus Christi, TX 78417-9765Phone: (361) 452-1151
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-01-13
- Last updated
- 2026-06-01
- Certified
- 2026-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cesar Hernandez's NPI number?
- Cesar Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487294849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cesar Hernandez's specialty?
- Cesar Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cesar Hernandez located?
- Cesar Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 418 E Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550-9122.
- What is Cesar Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cesar Hernandez is (956) 467-4562.
- Does Cesar Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Cesar Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cesar Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Cesar Hernandez's NPI (1487294849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.