Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez, M.D.
NPI 1598790479 · Family Medicine Physician · Porterville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Porterville, CA (NPI 1598790479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598790479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G072101 (CA)
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
19 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
1,318 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,167 | $90 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 106 | $72 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 45 | $14 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$90 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 181 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 640 | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 640 | 117 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 479 | 86 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 456 | 134 |
| Gabapentin | 430 | 92 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 392 | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$961 across 13 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's NPI number?
- Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598790479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's specialty?
- Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez located?
- Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 139 E Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257-3832.
- What is Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez is (559) 784-2176.
- Does Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Oscar-Alfonso Hernandez's NPI (1598790479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.