Lia Suazo Hernandez, M.D.
NPI 1831441518 · Infectious Disease Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lia Suazo Hernandez, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1831441518).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831441518
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R1137 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
560 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 267 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 150 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 97 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fosfomycin Tromethamine | 99 | 27 |
| Fluconazole | 41 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 39 | 20 |
| Levofloxacin | 37 | 31 |
| Linezolid | 21 | 21 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 19 | — |
| Daptomycin | 19 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-05
- Last updated
- 2025-09-17
- Certified
- 2025-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lia Suazo Hernandez's NPI number?
- Lia Suazo Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831441518, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lia Suazo Hernandez's specialty?
- Lia Suazo Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lia Suazo Hernandez located?
- Lia Suazo Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, Mcallen, TX 78503-1238.
- What is Lia Suazo Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lia Suazo Hernandez is (956) 321-7766.
- Does Lia Suazo Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Lia Suazo Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lia Suazo Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Lia Suazo Hernandez's NPI (1831441518) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.