Hector Hernandez, MD
NPI 1962576793 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Hernandez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1962576793).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962576793
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4189 (PR)
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
34 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 | 34 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$90 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,014 | 159 |
| Losartan Potassium | 706 | 102 |
| Metformin Hcl | 637 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 478 | 67 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 468 | 73 |
| Famotidine | 422 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 7 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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2013-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Hernandez's NPI number?
- Hector Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962576793, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Hernandez's specialty?
- Hector Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Hernandez located?
- Hector Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 431 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan, PR 00917-3418.
- What is Hector Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Hernandez is (787) 767-4250.
- Does Hector Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Hector Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Hernandez's NPI (1962576793) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.