Dr Nicolas Hernandez, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Plainview, NY

Dr Nicolas Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Plainview, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice North Shore - Lij Medical Pc and his current practice location is 888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 719-3086.

Dr Nicolas Hernandez is licensed to practice in New York (license number 276376) 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 1104111079.

Contact Information

Dr Nicolas Hernandez, MD
888 Old Country Rd,
Plainview, NY 11803-4914
(516) 719-3086
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicolas Hernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience14 Years
Location888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, New York
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 Nicolas Hernandez graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104111079
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719108935
  • Enrollment ID: I20141031000293

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicolas Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104111079NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 276376 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwell Hospital Glen CoveGlen cove, NYHospital
Plainview HospitalPlainview, NYHospital
North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Shore - Lij Medical Pc33757015685099

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 Nicolas Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Shore - Lij Medical Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053688572
PECOS PAC ID: 3375701568
Enrollment ID: O20120220000262

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 Nicolas 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 Nicolas Hernandez, MD
888 Old Country Rd,
Plainview, NY 11803-4914

Ph: (516) 719-3086
Dr Nicolas Hernandez, MD
888 Old Country Rd,
Plainview, NY 11803-4914

Ph: (516) 719-3086

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