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Emergency Medicine

Ernesto Hernandez, MD

Works at hospitals in Palos Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Ernesto Hernandez, MD (Emergency Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Palos Heights, IL. NPI 1881271625. 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 Ernesto 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

Emergency MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
5Years since medical school (graduated 2021)
University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)Medical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Emergency Medical Associates of Palos, Ltd.Group practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ernesto Hernandez work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ernesto Hernandez at 1 hospital: Palos Community Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ernesto Hernandez see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palos Heights, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?
Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Ernesto Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernesto 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 Ernesto Hernandez?
(708) 923-5800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ernesto Hernandez's NPI number?
1881271625. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ernesto Hernandez works

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

Group practices

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

  • Emergency Medical Associates of Palos, Ltd.20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Palos Heights

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palos Heights, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2021
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881271625
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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