Maricela Hernandez, APRN-CNP
NPI 1972830651 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maricela Hernandez, APRN-CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1972830651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972830651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN-CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP118372 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
237 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 156 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$104 (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 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 669 | 109 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 459 | 75 |
| Memantine Hclbrand: Memantine Hcl Er | 446 | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 436 | 95 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 402 | 82 |
| Memantine Hcl | 369 | 81 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 319 | 55 |
| Zonisamide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$388 across 24 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
- 2009-11-17
- Last updated
- 2025-06-05
- Certified
- 2025-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maricela Hernandez's NPI number?
- Maricela Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972830651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maricela Hernandez's specialty?
- Maricela Hernandez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Maricela Hernandez located?
- Maricela Hernandez's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 Angelita Dr Ste 14, Weslaco, TX 78599-8694.
- What is Maricela Hernandez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maricela Hernandez is (956) 362-3720.
- Does Maricela Hernandez accept Medicare?
- Maricela Hernandez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maricela Hernandez's NPI active?
- Yes — Maricela Hernandez's NPI (1972830651) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.