DR. CHRISTINE K HERNANDEZ MD
NPI 1649291782
Family Medicine in El Paso, TX
NPI Status: Active since July 22, 2006
Contact Information
2260 TRAWOOD DR
EL PASO, TX
ZIP 79935
Phone: (915) 591-4632
Fax: (915) 591-4069
- Individual
- Female
- Family Medicine
About CHRISTINE HERNANDEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christine Hernandez, a primary care provider established in El Paso, Texas with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649291782 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number G6841 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1649291782
- Provider Name
- DR. CHRISTINE K HERNANDEZ MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2260 TRAWOOD DR EL PASO, TX 79935
- Location Phone
- (915) 591-4632
- Location Fax
- (915) 591-4069
- Mailing Address
- 2260 TRAWOOD DR EL PASO, TX 79935
- Mailing Phone
- (915) 591-4632
- Mailing Fax
- (915) 591-4069
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-22-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-13-2015
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Christine Hernandez sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G6841
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 080986501 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| C16860 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TX | |
| 130885007 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| TXB121225 | OTHER (01) | TX | WELLMED PTAN |
| TXB115599 | MEDICARE PIN (08) |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 10 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
This is a routine 15-minute visit for patients residing in care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living. During this visit, healthcare providers review the patient's health, manage medications, and address any concerns or changes in condition. It ensures continuous, quality care.
This service was performed 82 times for 17 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
This service was performed 62 times for 15 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 22 times for 11 patientsReviews for DR. CHRISTINE K HERNANDEZ MD
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1649291782, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649291782, enumerated as an "individual" on July 22, 2006.
The provider is located at 2260 TRAWOOD DR EL PASO, TX 79935 and the phone number is (915) 591-4632.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and WellMed. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
