Quick answers
- Does Luis O. Hernandez Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis O. Hernandez Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Luis O. Hernandez Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 339 services for Luis O. Hernandez Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis O. Hernandez Iii's NPI number?
- 1205078649. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Luis O. Hernandez Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 339 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)43 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)42%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Luis O. Hernandez Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis O. Hernandez Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Hospital of MiamiMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100008
- South Miami HospitalMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100154
- West Kendall Baptist HospitalMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100314
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis O. Hernandez Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7765 Sw87th Ave, Suite 212Miami, FL 33173 (305) 596‑3080
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis O. Hernandez Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastro Health, LLC247 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other colorectal surgeons in Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastro Health, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205078649 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians