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APARNA HERNANDEZ MD PA
NPI 1033226345
Internal Medicine in Orlando, FL

Active since August 23, 2006
5979 VINELAND RD, SUITE 310, ORLANDO, FL 32819(407) 345-0005(407) 352-8585 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Aparna Hernandez Md Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

APARNA HERNANDEZ MD PA (NPI 1033226345), doing business as Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Orlando, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Jaime Cruz, Practice Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033226345
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameAPARNA HERNANDEZ MD PA
Location Address5979 VINELAND RD, SUITE 310Orlando, FL 32819-7800
Mailing Address5979 Vineland Rd, Suite 310Orlando, FL 32819-7800 · (407) 345-0005 · Fax (407) 352-8585
Phone(407) 345-0005
Fax(407) 352-8585
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJaime CruzPractice Administrator · (407) 345-0005
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1033226345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
5979 VINELAND RD, Orlando, FL 32819
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSouthwest Internal Medicine Specialists

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Aparna Hernandez Md Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Aparna Hernandez MD PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Manuel Galceran, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1205943602
5979 VINELAND RD SUITE 310
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 345-0005
✔ PECOSSame address
Aparna Hernandez, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1720195027
5979 VINELAND RD SUITE 310
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 345-0005
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jerilyn Summers, ARNP FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154786267
19531 COCHRAN BLVD
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 235-3535
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare109 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Aparna Hernandez MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aparna Hernandez MD PA is 1033226345. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006. The provider is doing business as Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists.

Where is Aparna Hernandez MD PA located?

Aparna Hernandez MD PA is located at 5979 Vineland Rd Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32819. The listed phone number is (407) 345-0005.

What is Aparna Hernandez MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Aparna Hernandez MD PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aparna Hernandez MD PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Aparna Hernandez MD PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Aparna Hernandez MD PA, in Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Aparna Hernandez MD PA accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Aparna Hernandez MD PA as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aparna Hernandez MD PA was last updated on June 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.