Albert Herrera, MD
NPI 1497717250 · Internal Medicine Physician · Alexandria, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Herrera, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Alexandria, VA (NPI 1497717250).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497717250
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101043997 (VA)
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
20 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
5,542 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 478 | $137 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 393 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 358 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 358 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 335 | $13 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 326 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 408 | 146 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 111 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 308 | 95 |
| Meloxicam | 192 | 85 |
| Metformin Hcl | 177 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 | 60 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$847 across 31 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
- 2006-04-05
- Last updated
- 2012-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Herrera's NPI number?
- Albert Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497717250, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Herrera's specialty?
- Albert Herrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Herrera located?
- Albert Herrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 8109 Hinson Farm Road, Alexandria, VA 22306.
- What is Albert Herrera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Herrera is (703) 780-2800.
- Does Albert Herrera accept Medicare?
- Albert Herrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Herrera's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Herrera's NPI (1497717250) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.