Quick answers
- Does Rafael A. Lopez Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael A. Lopez 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 Rafael A. Lopez Hernandez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 33 Original Medicare patients and 65 services for Rafael A. Lopez Hernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael A. Lopez Hernandez's NPI number?
- 1497740849. 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 Rafael A. Lopez 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 patients | 33 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 65 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)39 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)14 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Diabetes64%
Hospitals where Rafael A. Lopez Hernandez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael A. Lopez 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.
- Hospital Menonita de CayeyCayey, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400013
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael A. Lopez Hernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Guayama, Ave Pedro Albizu Campos Urb La HaciendaGuayama, PR 00785 (787) 866‑0132
- PO Box, Suite 363682San Juan, PR 00936
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Puerto Rico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497740849 |
| 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