KIRSTEN HERNANDEZ
NPI 1568048916
Hospitalist in Florence, SC

Active since March 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 E CHEVES ST, FLORENCE, SC 29506(843) 777-2800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2025, Mar 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kirsten Hernandez NPPES

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

KIRSTEN HERNANDEZ (NPI 1568048916) is an individual hospitalist provider in Florence, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (85909) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568048916
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKIRSTEN HERNANDEZ
Location Address555 E CHEVES STFlorence, SC 29506-2617
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4Greenville, SC 29601-2842 · (864) 695-6697
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2026
NPI 1568048916 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in SC · 85909
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 85909 (SC)
555 E CHEVES ST, Florence, SC 29506

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kirsten 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 ID7911309190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240731001684
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 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
174 services169 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
32 services18 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon

Acute Care Hospitals · Dillon, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420005
Location301 E Jackson Street PO Box 1327Dillon, SC 29536 · Dillon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420051
Location555 E Cheves St Box 8700Florence, SC 29506 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Loris, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420105
Location3655 Mitchell StreetLoris, SC 29569 · Horry County

Mcleod Health Cheraw

Acute Care Hospitals · Cheraw, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420107
Location711 Chesterfield HighwayCheraw, SC 29520 · Chesterfield County
Emergency services

Mcleod Health Clarendon

Acute Care Hospitals · Manning, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420109
Location10 East Hospital StreetManning, SC 29102 · Clarendon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29506 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Occupational Therapist
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Physical Therapy Assistant
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Internal Medicine
555 E CHEVES ST, MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Physician Assistant
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
555 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC 29506

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 Kirsten Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kirsten Hernandez is 1568048916. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2021.

Where is Kirsten Hernandez located?

Kirsten Hernandez practices at 555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506. The listed phone number is (843) 777-2800.

What is Kirsten Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Kirsten Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kirsten 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.

Is Kirsten Hernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kirsten Hernandez is affiliated with Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon, Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, Mcleod Loris Hospital, Mcleod Health Cheraw and Mcleod Health Clarendon.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kirsten Hernandez was last updated on June 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 60 days 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.