Dr Alvaro A Hernandez, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in El Paso, TX

Dr Alvaro A Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in El Paso, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bhs Physicians Network Inc, El Paso Physical Therapy Specialists Llc, Louis E. Zuniga Ptpc and his current practice location is 4646 N Mesa, El Paso, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (915) 313-6300.

Dr Alvaro A Hernandez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G3459) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013915503.

Contact Information

Dr Alvaro A Hernandez, MD
4646 N Mesa,
El Paso, TX 79912-3584
(915) 313-6300
(915) 313-6300

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alvaro A Hernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location4646 N Mesa, El Paso, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alvaro A Hernandez attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013915503
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042221707
  • Enrollment ID: I20100722000728

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alvaro A Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013915503NPI-NPPES
110328504MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery G3459 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra CampusEl paso, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhs Physicians Network Inc7315019593585
El Paso Physical Therapy Specialists Llc135576277462
Louis E. Zuniga Ptpc761888783785

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Alvaro A Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBhs Physicians Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598958431
PECOS PAC ID: 7315019593
Enrollment ID: O20080703000069

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Alvaro A Hernandez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alvaro A Hernandez, MD
4646 N Mesa St,
El Paso, TX 79912-6104

Ph: (915) 533-1628
Dr Alvaro A Hernandez, MD
4646 N Mesa,
El Paso, TX 79912-3584

Ph: (915) 313-6300

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