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Family Practice

Ralph C. Hernandez, MD

Sees patients in Chula Vista, CA · California

Summary

Ralph C. Hernandez, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Chula Vista, CA. NPI 1285782151. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph C. 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

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
University Of Utah School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Ralph C. Hernandez see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ralph C. Hernandez's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Ralph C. Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph C. 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.
What is the phone number for Ralph C. Hernandez?
(619) 662-4100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ralph C. Hernandez's NPI number?
1285782151. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ralph C. Hernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.297 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Chula Vista

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285782151
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Sources

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