HECTOR N. HERNANDEZ MD – NPI #1487662482
Otolaryngology
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
HECTOR HERNANDEZ is an otolaryngologist located in AMARILLO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487662482 to HECTOR HERNANDEZ on August 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.
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NPI Profile for
HECTOR N. HERNANDEZ
(about 20 years ago)
AMARILLO, TX 79119 Phone: (806) 355-5625 Fax: (806) 352-2245
1 Other location(s):
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-6704
Phone: (941) 764-0660
Fax: (941) 764-0664
PLACIDA, FL 33946-0090 Phone: (941) 769-2672 Fax:
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Identifiers for HECTOR HERNANDEZ
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE | TX | 695647 |
| MEDICAID | TX | 387478601 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207Y00000X - Otolaryngology (Primary) |
TX | R8574 |
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