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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Luis O. Hernandez Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Miami, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Luis O. Hernandez Iii, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 7765 Sw87th Ave, Suite 212, Miami, FL 33173. Phone: (305) 596-3080. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Luis O. Hernandez Iii had 142 Original Medicare patients and 339 services. NPI 1205078649. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Luis O. Hernandez Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients142
Services billed to Medicare339
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)68 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)43 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Luis O. Hernandez Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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.

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Other clinicians in Gastro Health, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205078649
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians