ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ MD
Prescription History 1871908178
Preventive Medicine - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Mercedes, TX
What does Dr. Hernandez Hernandez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 1,247 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Mupirocin, with 156 prescriptions for 81 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Hernandez Hernandez prescribes.
Medications 41 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 156 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $8.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat minor skin infections (such as impetigo, folliculitis) or minor infections related to some skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, minor burns/cuts/wounds).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 129 prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about 4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $50.65 per fill, versus $34.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 101 prescriptions for Ssd, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $26.72 per fill, versus $16.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to help the healing of burns and skin ulcers.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 64 prescriptions for Santyl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,253.78 per fill, versus $853.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 61 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $13.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 55 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $8.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 46 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 44 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 38 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $7.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 28 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 27 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $9.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $17.03 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $6.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 23 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.34 per fill, versus $5.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $12.92 per fill, versus $13.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $4.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $6.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $14.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 18 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $39.71 per fill, versus $22.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 18 prescriptions for Silver Sulfadiazine, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $17.40 per fill, versus $12.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 18 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 65% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 17 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $35.78 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.56 per fill, versus $15.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,240.79 per fill, versus $1,293.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 16 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $8.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $17.11 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat scabies, a condition caused by tiny insects called mites that infest and irritate your skin.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 15 prescriptions for Permethrin, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $97.43 per fill, versus $55.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.34 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $9.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $11.37 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 13 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $9.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.89 per fill, versus $14.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 13 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.10 per fill, versus $16.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.81 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $4.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $29.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.87 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $14.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.31 per fill, versus $20.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hernandez Hernandez wrote 11 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $476.72 per fill, versus $682.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Hernandez Hernandez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hernandez Hernandez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hernandez Hernandez's most prescribed medications were Mupirocin (156), Gentamicin Sulfate (129) and Ssd (101).
How does Dr. Hernandez Hernandez's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hernandez Hernandez prescribes 6 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 2 about as often and 33 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hernandez Hernandez prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Texas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
