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General Surgery

Edward Hernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Asheville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Edward Hernandez, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Asheville, NC. NPI 1235663170. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Edward Hernandez, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
9Years since medical school (graduated 2017)
Florida International Univ, College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Novant Health Medical Group, LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Edward Hernandez work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Edward Hernandez at 1 hospital: Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Edward Hernandez see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Asheville, NC and Charlotte, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Edward Hernandez's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Edward Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Edward Hernandez offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Edward Hernandez offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Edward Hernandez?
(828) 378-5620, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Edward Hernandez's NPI number?
1235663170. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Edward Hernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward Hernandez at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Edward Hernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward Hernandez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group
  • Novant Health Western Carolina Medical Group LLC31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Asheville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolFlorida International Univ, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2017
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235663170
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians