Dr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Hammond, LA

Dr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Hammond, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice North Oaks Medical Center, Llc and his current practice location is 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 230-6700.

Dr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 201200) 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 1568406619.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr, MD
15790 Paul Vega Md Dr,
Hammond, LA 70403-1434
(985) 230-6700
(985) 230-1528

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience22 Years
Location15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, Louisiana
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 Edward Ray Hernandez Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568406619
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214951979
  • Enrollment ID: I20070507000624

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568406619NPI-NPPES
07677021MedicaidMS
P00606643OtherRR MEDICARE
1409502MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 201200 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Oaks Medical Center, L L CHammond, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Oaks Medical Center, Llc2466629522228

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 Edward Ray Hernandez Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Oaks Medical Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164785648
PECOS PAC ID: 2466629522
Enrollment ID: O20120806000399

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 Edward Ray Hernandez Jr 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 Edward Ray Hernandez Jr, MD
Po Box 2668, Department Of Radiology,
Hammond, LA 70404-2668

Ph: (985) 230-6700
Dr Edward Ray Hernandez Jr, MD
15790 Paul Vega Md Dr,
Hammond, LA 70403-1434

Ph: (985) 230-6700

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Radiology Doctors in Hammond, LA

Dr. John Pitts Miller, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Radiology, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-230-6700    Fax: 985-230-1528
Dr. Sean Michael Gipson, M.D.
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Dr. Benjamin Wade Wilkerson, M.D.
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Matthew Peralta, ARDMS
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Practice Location: 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-705-4475    
Mrs. Tyare Standberry, RDMS RVT
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-345-2700    
Dr. Stephen M Williams, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, Department Of Radiology, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-230-6700    Fax: 985-230-1528
Noah Mcgill, MD
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Radiology, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-345-2700    Fax: 985-230-1528

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