Edward Hernandez, MD
NPI 1568406619 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Hammond, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Hernandez, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Hammond, LA (NPI 1568406619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568406619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201200 (LA)
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
3,934 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 548 | $8 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 512 | $26 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 510 | $33 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 200 | $37 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 159 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 135 | $10 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 25 | 23 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$321 across 7 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2017-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Hernandez's NPI number?
- Edward Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568406619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Hernandez's specialty?
- Edward Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Hernandez located?
- Edward Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403-1434.
- What is Edward Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Hernandez is (985) 230-6700.
- Does Edward Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Edward Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Hernandez's NPI (1568406619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.