Quick answers
- Does Heriberto Fernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heriberto Fernandez 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 Heriberto Fernandez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 986 services for Heriberto Fernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heriberto Fernandez's NPI number?
- 1598087520. 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 Heriberto Fernandez, 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 | 236 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 986 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)262 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)202 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)118 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)90 services
- Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity (99496)65 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Depression60%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Arthritis54%
Hospitals where Heriberto Fernandez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heriberto Fernandez 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.
- Hialeah HospitalHialeah, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100053
- Jackson Health SystemMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100022
- Palmetto General HospitalHialeah, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100187
Practice locations
Addresses where Heriberto Fernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 651 E 25 StHialeah, FL 33013 (609) 585‑1122
- 777 E 25th St, Suite 509Hialeah, FL 33013 (305) 420‑5016
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heriberto Fernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- First Docs PC180 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Hialeah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hialeah, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in First Docs PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598087520 |
| 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