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DR. OSCAR ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ MD
NPI 1225171952
Ophthalmology in Arecibo, PR

Active since February 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
METROPAVIA CLINIC, ZONA INDUSTRIAL VICTOR ROJAS 2, ARECIBO, PR 00613(787) 820-8989 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 1, 2025, Jun 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Oscar Alejandro Hernandez Md NPPES

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

DR. OSCAR ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ MD (NPI 1225171952) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (15856) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225171952
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OSCAR ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZCredential: MD
Location AddressMETROPAVIA CLINIC, ZONA INDUSTRIAL VICTOR ROJAS 2Arecibo, PR 00613
Mailing AddressPo Box 589Dorado, PR 00646-0589 · (787) 820-8989 · Fax (787) 820-6715
Phone(787) 820-8989
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1225171952 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 15856
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 15856 (PR)

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Oscar Alejandro Hernandez Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244325041
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071008000475
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
109 services64 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
50 services46 patients
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 92202
This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, focusing on the optic nerve, a crucial component for vision. A drawing or map of the optic nerve is created to help track any changes over time. This can help detect eye diseases early.
41 services34 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
30 services23 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
22 services14 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
21 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 00613 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.65 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

OJOS PUERTO RICO SERVICIOS CLINICOS PSC
Ophthalmology
METROPAVIA CLINIC, ZONA INDUSTRIAL VICTOR ROJAS 2
ARECIBO, PR 00613
Arecibo Municipio (787) 820-8989

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 Oscar Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oscar Hernandez is 1225171952. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2007.

Where is Oscar Hernandez located?

Oscar Hernandez practices at Metropavia Clinic Zona Industrial Victor Rojas 2, Arecibo, PR 00613. The listed phone number is (787) 820-8989.

What is Oscar Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Oscar Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Oscar Hernandez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oscar Hernandez was last updated on July 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.