ERNESTO HERNANDEZ
NPI 1346985777
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Bakersfield, CA

Active since April 30, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10010 KRISTA VINEYARD WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306(661) 638-3090 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ernesto Hernandez NPPES

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

ERNESTO HERNANDEZ (NPI 1346985777) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (95020128) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346985777
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameERNESTO HERNANDEZ
Location Address10010 KRISTA VINEYARD WAYBakersfield, CA 93306-8391
Mailing Address10010 Krista Vineyard WayBakersfield, CA 93306-8391 · (661) 638-3090
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2022
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2022
✔ NPI 1346985777 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 95020128
10010 KRISTA VINEYARD WAY, Bakersfield, CA 93306

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ernesto Hernandez 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 ID3173970852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231117001464
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ernesto Hernandez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Primary Care
1311 COLUMBUS ST
Bakersfield, CA 93305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
72 services28 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
29 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93306 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Ernesto Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernesto Hernandez is 1346985777. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2022.

Where is Ernesto Hernandez located?

Ernesto Hernandez practices at 10010 Krista Vineyard Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306. The listed phone number is (661) 638-3090.

What is Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Ernesto Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernesto 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ernesto Hernandez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernesto Hernandez reassigns Medicare benefits to Infusion And Clinical Services,inc (Bakersfield, CA). The 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 Ernesto Hernandez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto Hernandez was last updated on April 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.