Heidi Hernandez, O.D.
NPI 1780364257 · Optometrist · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heidi Hernandez, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1780364257).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780364257
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R-345-TA-D54 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$889 across 13 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)
- 1509 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1601Phone: (205) 930-3200Fax: (205) 930-3780
- 1200 W Godfrey AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141-3323Phone: (215) 276-6000Fax: (215) 276-6096
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-07-20
- Last updated
- 2026-05-06
- Certified
- 2026-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heidi Hernandez's NPI number?
- Heidi Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780364257, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heidi Hernandez's specialty?
- Heidi Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Heidi Hernandez located?
- Heidi Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35249-3323.
- What is Heidi Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heidi Hernandez is (205) 934-1917.
- Does Heidi Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Heidi Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heidi Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Heidi Hernandez's NPI (1780364257) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.