Quick answers
- Does Heidi Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heidi 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.
- What is Heidi Hernandez's NPI number?
- 1780364257. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Heidi Hernandez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1509 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 930‑3200
- 1716 University BlvdBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 934‑3899
- 1720 University BlvdBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 731‑9050
- 1720 University Blvd, Suite 380Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 488‑0736
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heidi Hernandez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Alabama at Birmingham94 clinicians in the group
- Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate of UAB91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780364257 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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