Luis Hernandez-Rios, MD
NPI 1649351768 · Ophthalmology Physician · Bayamon, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Hernandez-Rios, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Bayamon, PR (NPI 1649351768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649351768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 010317 (PR)
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
333 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 98 | $22 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 81 | $39 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 80 | $24 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 74 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $22–$87 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 304 | 135 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 299 | 126 |
| Gatifloxacin | 85 | 60 |
| Latanoprost | 82 | 19 |
| Ofloxacin | 80 | 67 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 75 | 32 |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 28 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 across 3 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2022-03-09
- Certified
- 2022-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Hernandez-Rios's NPI number?
- Luis Hernandez-Rios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649351768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Hernandez-Rios's specialty?
- Luis Hernandez-Rios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Hernandez-Rios located?
- Luis Hernandez-Rios's practice location on file with NPPES is B1 Calle Santa Cruz Ste 502, Bayamon, PR 00961-6946.
- What is Luis Hernandez-Rios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Hernandez-Rios is (787) 785-6410.
- Does Luis Hernandez-Rios accept Medicare?
- Luis Hernandez-Rios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Hernandez-Rios's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Hernandez-Rios's NPI (1649351768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.