ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ MD – NPI #1871908178
Preventive Medicine

A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Preventive Medicine

ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ is a physician located in MERCEDES, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871908178 to ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ on June 25, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2083P0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Preventive Medicine, specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 06, 2024. 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 ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ below.

NPI Profile for
ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ

NPI Number
1871908178
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2810 W EXPRESSWAY 83
MERCEDES, TX 78570-9704
Phone: (956) 734-9067 Fax: (956) 734-9068
1 Other location(s):
2810 W Expressway 83
Mercedes, TX 78570-9704
Phone: (956) 734-9067
Fax: (956) 734-9068
Mailing address
2410 SAN ALEJANDRO
MISSION, TX 78572-7281
Phone: (512) 287-1532 Fax: (956) 215-7459
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 18, 2021

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

Identifiers

Identifiers for ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBSTXH08HW01401
medicaidTX3740813-10
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
2083P0011X
- Preventive Medicine / Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Primary)		 TX R0246
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 TX R0246
207PE0005X
- Emergency Medicine / Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine		 TX R0246

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.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL AT RENAISSANCE
      5501 SOUTH MCCOLL
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER
      1401 EAST EIGHT STREET
      WESLACO, TX 78596
    • SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
      1102 W TRENTON ROAD
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 A ALTON GLOOR
      BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NEW LIFE HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      916 WEST NOLANA LOOP SUITE C
      PHARR, TX 78577
    • SONRISA HOME CARE LLC
      216 SOUTH 10TH STREET
      SANTA ROSA, TX 78593
  • HOSPICE
    • BEE FIRST PRIMARY HOME CARE
      2809 SOUTH EXPRESSWAY 83
      HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.