MIGUEL HERNANDEZ – NPI #1740855907
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

MIGUEL HERNANDEZ is an ophthalmologist located in PONCE, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740855907 to MIGUEL HERNANDEZ on May 20, 2021. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 27, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MIGUEL HERNANDEZ below.

NPI Profile for
MIGUEL HERNANDEZ

NPI Number
1740855907
Enumeration Date

(more than 5 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MIGUEL HERNANDEZ
Primary location
PHSU, 388 ZONA INDUSTRIAL REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716
Phone: (787) 840-2575 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 7004
PONCE, PR 00732-7004
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 27, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 PR 17404

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.