AMBER HERNANDEZ
NPI 1659938512
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Amarillo, TX

Active since May 24, 2019Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
7100 SW 9TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 79106(806) 212-0247 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2025, May 24, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Amber Hernandez NPPES

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

AMBER HERNANDEZ (NPI 1659938512) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP143079) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is affiliated with Covenant Hospital Plainview and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659938512
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameAMBER HERNANDEZ
Location Address7100 SW 9TH AVEAmarillo, TX 79106-1704
Mailing Address13549 Admiral CtFort Myers, FL 33912-5626
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2025
NPI 1659938512 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · AP143079 Licensed in FL · RN9359636
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
7100 SW 9TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106

Accepted Insurance

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

Amber 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 ID4789916537
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191028001025

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Covenant Hospital Plainview

Acute Care Hospitals · Plainview, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450539
Location2601 Dimmitt RdPlainview, TX 79072 · Hale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Quail Creek Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450875
Location6819 Plum CreekAmarillo, TX 79124 · Potter County
Emergency services

Lubbock Heart Hospital LP

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450876
Location4810 North Loop 289Lubbock, TX 79416 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79106 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Anesthesiology
7100 SW 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Anesthesiology
7100 SW 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7100 SW 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7100 SW 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7100 SW 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Anesthesiology
7100 SW 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106

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 Amber Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber Hernandez is 1659938512. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2019.

Where is Amber Hernandez located?

Amber Hernandez practices at 7100 SW 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106. The listed phone number is (806) 212-0247.

What is Amber Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Amber Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amber 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 Amber Hernandez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Amber 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 Amber Hernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amber Hernandez is affiliated with Covenant Hospital Plainview, Quail Creek Surgical Hospital and Lubbock Heart Hospital LP.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amber Hernandez was last updated on March 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.