VERNON M HERMSEN M.D.
NPI 1992815880
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since August 30, 2006
5540 SARATOGA BLVD, SUITE 200, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413(361) 993-8510(866) 559-3307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Vernon M Hermsen M.d. NPPES

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

VERNON M HERMSEN M.D. (NPI 1992815880) is an individual retina specialist in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (D7596) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992815880
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameVERNON M HERMSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address5540 SARATOGA BLVD, SUITE 200Corpus Christi, TX 78413-2953
Mailing Address5540 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 200Corpus Christi, TX 78413-2953 · (361) 993-8510 · Fax (866) 559-3307
Fax(866) 559-3307
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2017
NPI 1992815880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License Licensed in TX · D7596
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License D7596 (TX)
5540 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
78%465 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
85%465 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
98%720 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
84%664 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
32%138 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
7%1,100 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
6%1,100 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
93%43 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
5540 SARATOGA BLVD, SUITE 200
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
5540 SARATOGA BLVD, SUITE 200
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413
Massage Therapist
5540 SARATOGA BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413

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 Vernon Hermsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernon Hermsen is 1992815880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Vernon Hermsen located?

Vernon Hermsen practices at 5540 Saratoga Blvd Suite 200, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. The listed phone number is (361) 993-8510.

What is Vernon Hermsen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernon Hermsen was last updated on July 31, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.