Steven Hernandez, PA-C
NPI 1619495124 · Physician Assistant · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Hernandez, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1619495124).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619495124
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54822 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
424 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 226 | $154 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 136 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 62 | $106 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$154 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 34 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 34 | 34 |
| Ibuprofen | 27 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 14 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 333 Mercy AveMerced, CA 95340-8319Phone: (855) 548-7719
- 350 S Oak AveOakdale, CA 95361-3519Phone: (209) 847-3011
- 350 S Oak AveOakdale, CA 95361-3519Phone: (209) 847-3011
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-09-05
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Hernandez's NPI number?
- Steven Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619495124, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Hernandez's specialty?
- Steven Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Steven Hernandez located?
- Steven Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 333 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340-8319.
- What is Steven Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Hernandez is (855) 548-7719.
- Does Steven Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Steven Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Hernandez's NPI (1619495124) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.