CRISTELA HERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1952356586
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5119 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-2090(956) 362-2096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2020, Jan 19, 2017, Jan 11, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Cristela Hernandez M.d. NPPES

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

CRISTELA HERNANDEZ M.D. (NPI 1952356586) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (H0448) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952356586
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameCRISTELA HERNANDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address5119 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539-8278
Mailing AddressPo Box 749Pharr, TX 78577-1614 · (956) 362-2171 · Fax (956) 362-2487
Fax(956) 362-2096
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2020
NPI 1952356586 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
License Licensed in TX · H0448
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
5119 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid125637206TX

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

Cristela Hernandez M.d. 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 ID345336186
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140107000607
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 78539 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Counselor (Professional)
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Mental Health)
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Physical Therapist
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Physical Therapist
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Professional)
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Occupational Therapist
5119 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

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 Cristela Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristela Hernandez is 1952356586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Cristela Hernandez located?

Cristela Hernandez practices at 5119 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 362-2090.

What is Cristela Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Cristela Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristela 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 Cristela Hernandez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Cristela 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 Cristela Hernandez was last updated on May 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.