Fredy Valero Hernandez, MD
NPI 1518489897 · Pediatrics Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fredy Valero Hernandez, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1518489897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518489897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036151660 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$93 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)
- 234 E 149th St # 440Bronx, NY 10451-5504Phone: (240) 380-5712
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-08
- Last updated
- 2021-06-24
- Certified
- 2021-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fredy Valero Hernandez's NPI number?
- Fredy Valero Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518489897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fredy Valero Hernandez's specialty?
- Fredy Valero Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fredy Valero Hernandez located?
- Fredy Valero Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 4700 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-2016.
- What is Fredy Valero Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fredy Valero Hernandez is (773) 584-6200.
- Does Fredy Valero Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Fredy Valero Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fredy Valero Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Fredy Valero Hernandez's NPI (1518489897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.