Ruben Hernandez, MD
NPI 1700879897 · Family Medicine Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Hernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1700879897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700879897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A74132 (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
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
3,099 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 | 639 | $98 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 416 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 373 | $138 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 357 | $55 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 237 | $21 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 224 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,669 | 585 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,199 | 400 |
| Metformin Hcl | 1,043 | 344 |
| Losartan Potassium | 918 | 314 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 788 | 235 |
| Lisinopril | 667 | 215 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,103 across 137 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
- 2005-08-24
- Last updated
- 2025-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Hernandez's NPI number?
- Ruben Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700879897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Hernandez's specialty?
- Ruben Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Hernandez located?
- Ruben Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 44215 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534-5055.
- What is Ruben Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Hernandez is (661) 945-4581.
- Does Ruben Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Ruben Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Hernandez's NPI (1700879897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.