David Hernandez, MD
NPI 1578505665 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · New Braunfels, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Hernandez, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in New Braunfels, TX (NPI 1578505665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578505665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M4148 (TX)
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
2,837 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 | 1,306 | $122 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 346 | $26 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 190 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 163 | $161 |
| Test to Measure Oxygen Level in Blood Using Ear Or Finger Device Continuously Overnight94762 | 143 | $24 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 142 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 622 | 227 |
| Azithromycin | 460 | 183 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 365 | 150 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 190 | 29 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 147 | 35 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 143 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2013-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Hernandez's NPI number?
- David Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578505665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Hernandez's specialty?
- David Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Hernandez located?
- David Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1619 Common Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3461.
- What is David Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Hernandez is (830) 214-0104.
- Does David Hernandez accept Medicare?
- David Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — David Hernandez's NPI (1578505665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.