DR. ERNESTO S HERNANDEZ D.P.M.
NPI 1609181437
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernesto Hernandez is 1609181437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2010.

Q: What is Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto Hernandez was last updated on June 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 August 17, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.62/100

CMS Quality Rating

300 FIR ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101(619) 446-1539(619) 446-1710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Ernesto S Hernandez D.p.m. NPPES

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

DR. ERNESTO S HERNANDEZ D.P.M. (NPI 1609181437) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (E4876) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of California School Of Podiatric Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609181437

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERNESTO S HERNANDEZCredential: D.P.M.

Location Address300 FIR STSan Diego, CA 92101

Mailing Address300 Fir StSan Diego, CA 92101-2327 · (619) 446-1539 · Fax (619) 446-1710

Phone(619) 446-1539

Fax(619) 446-1710

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSCalifornia School Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2019

✔ NPI 1609181437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Taxonomy Code213ES0103X

License✔ Licensed in CA · E4876

300 FIR ST, San Diego, CA 92101

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11360 W 6th St, #240 West Bldg.San Pedro, CA 90732-3514 · Phone (310) 548-3311 · Fax (310) 548-3384

Location 2525 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910-5696 · Phone (619) 585-4040 · Fax (619) 585-4033

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

Dr. Ernesto S Hernandez D.p.m. 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 ID3577759497

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101118000085

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 4

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.

121 services73 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

77 services77 patients

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721

This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.

39 services23 patients

Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 11055

This procedure involves the removal of a thickened skin growth that is not cancerous. A healthcare professional will safely extract the growth, usually under local anesthesia. This process helps maintain skin health and prevent potential complications.

14 services13 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.62/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

74.56

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.69

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