Louis Hernandez, M.D.
NPI 1730295189 · Family Medicine Physician · Madera, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Hernandez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Madera, CA (NPI 1730295189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730295189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 00A444470 (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
1,273 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 | 305 | $88 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 297 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 189 | $130 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 117 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level, By Device for Home Use83037 | 102 | $10 |
| Incision of Vein for Insertion of Needle Or Tube (1 Year Or Older)36425 | 87 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 654 | 225 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 576 | 184 |
| Metformin Hcl | 432 | 141 |
| Lisinopril | 394 | 127 |
| Losartan Potassium | 306 | 90 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 246 | 58 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 39 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
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2017-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Hernandez's NPI number?
- Louis Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730295189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Hernandez's specialty?
- Louis Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Hernandez located?
- Louis Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 405 Riverside Dr, Madera, CA 93638-2439.
- What is Louis Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Hernandez is (559) 661-0247.
- Does Louis Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Louis Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Hernandez's NPI (1730295189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.