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HEIRA HERNANDEZ MEDINA LPC
NPI 1710567045
Counselor - Mental Health in Ponce, PR

Active since April 12, 2021PECOS Enrolled
COMUNIDAD PUNTA DIAMANTE, CALLE NAIRA V-28, PONCE, PR 00728(820) 400-0915 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Heira Hernandez Medina Lpc NPPES

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

HEIRA HERNANDEZ MEDINA LPC (NPI 1710567045) is an individual mental health provider in Ponce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Florida (MH25430) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710567045
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameHEIRA HERNANDEZ MEDINACredential: LPC
Location AddressCOMUNIDAD PUNTA DIAMANTE, CALLE NAIRA V-28Ponce, PR 00728
Mailing AddressL9 Calle Los AlmendrosMercedita, PR 00715-2035
Phone(820) 400-0915
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1710567045 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in FL · MH25430
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X · License 4252 (PR), 79724 (TX), 23824 (AZ), PC019526 (PA)

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heira Hernandez Medina Lpc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6103302260
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260108003362
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Alaniz Counseling And Behavioral Center, P.C.
Professional
5522 LONE STAR PKWY STE 303
San Antonio, TX 78253
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Alaniz Counseling And Behavioral Center PC
  • 369 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811288731 (210) 614-4990

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

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 Heira Hernandez Medina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heira Hernandez Medina is 1710567045. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2021.

Where is Heira Hernandez Medina located?

Heira Hernandez Medina practices at Comunidad Punta Diamante Calle Naira V-28, Ponce, PR 00728. The listed phone number is (820) 400-0915.

What is Heira Hernandez Medina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Heira Hernandez Medina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heira Hernandez Medina is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Heira Hernandez Medina's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heira Hernandez Medina reassigns Medicare benefits to Alaniz Counseling And Behavioral Center, P.C. (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 Heira Hernandez Medina's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heira Hernandez Medina accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Heira Hernandez Medina 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heira Hernandez Medina was last updated on February 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.