Quick answers
- Does Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz 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 Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 29 services for Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz's NPI number?
- 1306123500. 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 Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz, 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 29 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis73%
Hospitals where Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz 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.
- Hospital Menonita de CayeyCayey, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400013
Practice locations
Addresses where Eric G. Hernandez-Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2225 Ponce By Pass, Edificio Parra Suite 1004Ponce, PR 00717 (787) 840‑8686
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Ponce
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ponce, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ponce School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306123500 |
| 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