DESIREE HERNANDEZ
NPI 1518312198
Speech-Language Pathologist in Laredo, TX

Q: What is Desiree Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desiree Hernandez is 1518312198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2016.

Q: What is Desiree Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Speech-Language Pathologist with taxonomy code 235Z00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desiree Hernandez was last updated on May 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 02, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA 3, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 791-4800(956) 791-4422 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Desiree Hernandez NPPES

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

DESIREE HERNANDEZ (NPI 1518312198) is an individual speech-language pathologist provider in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (116210) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518312198

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy235Z00000X

Provider Legal NameDESIREE HERNANDEZ

Location Address2335 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA 3Laredo, TX 78041-5434

Mailing Address2335 E Saunders St, Plaza 3Laredo, TX 78041-5434 · (956) 791-4800 · Fax (956) 791-4422

Phone(956) 791-4800

Fax(956) 791-4422

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMay 2, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2021

NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2021

✔ NPI 1518312198 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySpeech-Language PathologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code235Z00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 116210

Definition

The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.

Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist · Speech-Language AssistantTaxonomy 2355S0801X · License 39457 (TX)

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, Laredo, TX 78041

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Other Identifiers 1

Other39457TX · State License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Desiree 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 ID7113336710

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210512000682

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Rise Up Rehab, LLC

155 mi

Rehabilitation

16400 BLANCO RD
San Antonio, TX 78232

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
54 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1962054858 (210) 724-0505

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KASSANDRA GONZALEZ

Physical Therapy Assistant

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA 3
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

GRISELDA JARERO

Specialist/Technologist (Speech-Language Assistant)

2335 E SAUNDERS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

MELISSA AGUAYO SALAZAR COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 3
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

CELIA MOLANO COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 3
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

CELINA SERNA SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE3
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

EDELMIRA VELAZQUEZ

Specialist/Technologist (Speech-Language Assistant)

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA 3
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

MRS. CORINA GONZALEZ

Social Worker

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, SUITE 2
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

VANESSA GONZALEZ

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2335 E SAUNDERS ST, PLAZA 2
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-4800

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 Desiree Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desiree Hernandez is 1518312198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2016.

Where is Desiree Hernandez located?

Desiree Hernandez practices at 2335 E Saunders St Plaza 3, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 791-4800.

What is Desiree Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Speech-Language Pathologist with taxonomy code 235Z00000X.

Is Desiree Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desiree 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 Desiree Hernandez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Desiree Hernandez reassigns Medicare benefits to Rise Up Rehab, LLC (San Antonio, TX). 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 Desiree 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 Desiree Hernandez was last updated on May 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.