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Thoracic Surgery

Roland A. Hernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Edmonds, WA · Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Roland A. Hernandez, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 1600 E Jefferson St, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98122. Phone: (206) 320-7300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Roland A. Hernandez had 164 Original Medicare patients and 330 services. NPI 1720213580. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Roland A. Hernandez, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Roland A. Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Roland A. 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 Roland A. Hernandez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 330 services for Roland A. Hernandez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Roland A. Hernandez's NPI number?
1720213580. 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 Roland A. 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 patients164
Services billed to Medicare330
Different services or procedures61
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)63 services
  2. Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)38 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)28 services
  4. Ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery (76984)26 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)21 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%
  • Heart failure75%
  • Ischemic heart disease72%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Atrial fibrillation52%

Hospitals where Roland A. Hernandez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Roland A. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Roland A. Hernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Roland A. Hernandez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Swedish Health Services1,037 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Seattle

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Swedish Health Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720213580
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians