Quick answers
- Does Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez 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 Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 250 services for Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez's NPI number?
- 1811477474. 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 Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez, 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 250 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)97 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)61 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)36 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)22 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)22 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes48%
Hospitals where Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez 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.
- AdventHealth OrlandoOrlando, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100007
- Adventhealth ZephyrhillsZephyrhills, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100046
- Cullman Regional Medical CenterCullman, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010035
- Professional Hospital Guaynabo IncGuaynabo, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400122
- Sentara Albemarle Medical CenterElizabeth City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340109
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1912 Al Hwy 157Cullman, AL 35058 (240) 686‑2300
- 3100 E Fletcher AveTampa, FL 33613 (813) 971‑6000
- 601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803 (407) 303‑5600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo J. Hernandez Gonzalez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Emergency Physicians Kang and Associates MD LLC337 clinicians in the group
- Tampa Bay Emergency Physicians, LLC57 clinicians in the group
- Island Medical Alabama LLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Cullman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cullman, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Emergency Physicians Kang and Associates MD LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811477474 |
| 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