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MR. RICHARD HERNANDEZ NP
NPI 1407615057
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Columbia, SC

Active since March 18, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5143 FOREST DR STE 200, COLUMBIA, SC 29206(803) 314-9120(803) 314-9121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2025, Jul 30, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Mr. Richard Hernandez Np NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD HERNANDEZ NP (NPI 1407615057) is an individual family provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (29272) and active in the NPI registry since March 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407615057
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD HERNANDEZCredential: NP
Location Address5143 FOREST DR STE 200Columbia, SC 29206-4918
Mailing AddressPo Box 6069West Columbia, SC 29171-6069 · (803) 314-9120 · Fax (803) 314-9121
Phone(803) 314-9120
Fax(803) 314-9121
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1407615057 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 29272
5143 FOREST DR STE 200, Columbia, SC 29206
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mr. Rich Hernandez

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1338 E Columbia AveBatesburg Leesville, SC 29070-9285 · Phone (803) 332-4300 · Fax (803) 604-3263
Location 2935 W 2nd StSwansea, SC 29160-8665 · Phone (803) 568-2000 · Fax (803) 568-5113
Location 3109 Barton Creek CtColumbia, SC 29229-8027 · Phone (803) 256-2286 · Fax (803) 419-8430

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

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

Mr. Richard Hernandez Np 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 ID8224560719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241022004072
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

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420073
Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29206 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 Richard Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Hernandez is 1407615057. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2024. The provider is also known as Mr. Rich Hernandez.

Where is Richard Hernandez located?

Richard Hernandez practices at 5143 Forest Dr Ste 200, Columbia, SC 29206. The listed phone number is (803) 314-9120.

What is Richard Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Richard Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

What insurance does Richard Hernandez accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Richard Hernandez 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.

Is Richard Hernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Hernandez is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Hernandez was last updated on July 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.