Joel Hernandez, OD
NPI 1952831695 · Optometrist · Caldwell, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Hernandez, OD is a Optometrist provider in Caldwell, ID (NPI 1952831695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952831695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ODP-100411 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
669 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 189 | $116 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 172 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 141 | $82 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 66 | $58 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 35 | $34 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 27 | $31 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 134 | 33 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 21 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 16 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 13 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 12 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$275 across 9 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
- 2017-06-15
- Last updated
- 2018-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Hernandez's NPI number?
- Joel Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952831695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Hernandez's specialty?
- Joel Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joel Hernandez located?
- Joel Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1906 Fairview Ave Ste 100, Caldwell, ID 83605-5433.
- What is Joel Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Hernandez is (208) 459-2020.
- Does Joel Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Joel Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Hernandez's NPI (1952831695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.