Ernesto Hernandez, D.P.M.
NPI 1609181437 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Hernandez, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1609181437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609181437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E4876 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
251 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 | 121 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 77 | $119 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 39 | $49 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 14 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$119 (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 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 30 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 14 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | 12 |
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.
$2,927 across 29 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 525 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910-5696Phone: (619) 585-4040Fax: (619) 585-4033
- 1360 W 6th St#240 West Bldg.San Pedro, CA 90732-3514Phone: (310) 548-3311Fax: (310) 548-3384
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-08-17
- Last updated
- 2019-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI number?
- Ernesto Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609181437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?
- Ernesto Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Ernesto Hernandez located?
- Ernesto Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Fir St, San Diego, CA 92101.
- What is Ernesto Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Hernandez is (619) 446-1539.
- Does Ernesto Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Hernandez's NPI (1609181437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.