DR. ALFRED D. HERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1891765459
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Sarasota, FL
NPI Status: Active since January 25, 2006
Contact Information
1849 S OSPREY AVE
SARASOTA, FL
ZIP 34239
Phone: (941) 957-4767
Fax: (941) 955-7334
- Individual
- Male
- Dermatology
- Procedural Dermatology
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About ALFRED HERNANDEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alfred Hernandez, a provider established in Sarasota, Florida with a medical specialization in Dermatology, focusing in procedural dermatology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891765459 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207NS0135X with license number ME45255 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1891765459
- Provider Name
- DR. ALFRED D. HERNANDEZ M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1849 S OSPREY AVE SARASOTA, FL 34239
- Location Phone
- (941) 957-4767
- Location Fax
- (941) 955-7334
- Mailing Address
- 1849 S OSPREY AVE SARASOTA, FL 34239
- Mailing Phone
- (941) 957-4767
- Mailing Fax
- (941) 955-7334
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-19-2019
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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
Dermatology Procedural Dermatology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207NS0135X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME45255
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207N00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Dermatology | ME45255 (FL) |
| 2 | 207ND0101X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Dermatology | ME45255 (FL) |
| 3 | 207ND0900X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Dermatology | ME45255 (FL) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| P02214960 | OTHER (01) | FL | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Alfred Hernandez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, non-sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6443)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 44 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Self-adherent bandage, elastic, non-knitted/non-woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6454)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 55 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Zinc paste impregnated bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6456)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 110 Services Paid
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 34239 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $87.62
- Minimum New Patient Price $56
- Maximum New Patient Price $171.84
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.9
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.96
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $70.04
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.57
- Maximum Established Patient Price $139.16
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.51
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.39
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.79
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation of documentation improvements for practice/process improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Implementation of practices/processes that document care coordination activities (e.g., a documented care coordination encounter that tracks all clinical staff involved and communications from date patient is scheduled for outpatient procedure through day of procedure). | ||
| Implementation of improvements that contribute to more timely communication of test results | Yes | N/A |
| Timely communication of test results defined as timely identification of abnormal test results with timely follow-up. | ||
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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 1891765459, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).
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 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891765459, enumerated as an "individual" on January 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 1849 S OSPREY AVE SARASOTA, FL 34239 and the phone number is (941) 957-4767.
Dermatology with taxonomy code 207NS0135X and a focus in Procedural Dermatology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
