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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Ricardo A. Hernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbia, MO · Marshall, MO · Kirksville, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Ricardo A. Hernandez, MD is a critical care doctor at 1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201. Phone: (573) 815-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo A. Hernandez had 164 Original Medicare patients and 472 services. NPI 1225191380. 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 Ricardo A. Hernandez, 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 Ricardo A. Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo A. Hernandez 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 Ricardo A. Hernandez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 472 services for Ricardo A. Hernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo A. Hernandez's NPI number?
1225191380. 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 Ricardo A. Hernandez, 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 patients164
Services billed to Medicare472
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)344 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)52 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)20 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%
  • Heart failure63%
  • Chronic kidney disease61%
  • Atrial fibrillation58%
  • Diabetes55%

Hospitals where Ricardo A. Hernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo A. Hernandez 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.

  • Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260068
  • Fitzgibbon HospitalMarshall, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260142
  • Northeast Regional Medical CenterKirksville, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260022

Practice locations

Addresses where Ricardo A. Hernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo A. Hernandez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Boone Physician Services LLC250 clinicians in the group
  • Landmark Hospital of Columbia LLC8 clinicians in the group
  • Landmark Hospital of Joplin LLC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Boone Physician Services LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225191380
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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