CHRISTINE HERNANDEZ MD
NPI 1821677840
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 06, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5788 ECKHERT RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240(210) 450-6450(210) 450-2104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Jul 7, 2025, Apr 7, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Christine Hernandez Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE HERNANDEZ MD (NPI 1821677840) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (V2494) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821677840
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE HERNANDEZCredential: MD
Location Address5788 ECKHERT RDSan Antonio, TX 78240-3900
Mailing Address5788 Eckhert RdSan Antonio, TX 78240-3900 · (210) 450-6450 · Fax (210) 450-2104
Fax(210) 450-2104
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2025
NPI 1821677840 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in TX · V2494
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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

Christine Hernandez Md 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 ID1052825841
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250703002258
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78240 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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.

Psychologist (Counseling)
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Counselor (Professional)
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Counselor (Professional)
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Family Medicine
5788 ECKHERT RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240

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 Christine Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Hernandez is 1821677840. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2021.

Where is Christine Hernandez located?

Christine Hernandez practices at 5788 Eckhert Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. The listed phone number is (210) 450-6450.

What is Christine Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christine Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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 Christine Hernandez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Christine 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Hernandez was last updated on September 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.