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Gastroenterology

Ricardo Hernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

Ricardo Hernandez, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in San Antonio, TX. NPI 1710971817. 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 Ricardo 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

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
MaleGender (as listed)
Community Medicine AssociatesGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ricardo Hernandez work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ricardo Hernandez at 1 hospital: University Health System. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ricardo Hernandez see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Antonio, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ricardo Hernandez's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Ricardo Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo 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 Ricardo Hernandez?
(210) 358-3441, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ricardo Hernandez's NPI number?
1710971817. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ricardo Hernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo 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 Ricardo Hernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Community Medicine Associates605 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in San Antonio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710971817
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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