Dr Edward Victor Hernandez, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Las Cruces, NM

Dr Edward Victor Hernandez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He went to University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Eyes Of The Southwest, Pc and his current practice location is 2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (575) 523-2020.

Dr Edward Victor Hernandez is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 98290) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346263126.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Victor Hernandez, MD
2810 N Telshor Blvd,
Las Cruces, NM 88011-8230
(575) 523-2020
(575) 521-1553

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Victor Hernandez
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward Victor Hernandez attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346263126
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810998085
  • Enrollment ID: I20070131000211

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Victor Hernandez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346263126NPI-NPPES
S8436MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology M6187 (Texas)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 98290 (New Mexico)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology G080256 (California)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyes Of The Southwest, Pc42847947692

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward Victor Hernandez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEyes Of The Southwest, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780853549
PECOS PAC ID: 4284794769
Enrollment ID: O20081114000233

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edward Victor Hernandez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward Victor Hernandez, MD
2810 N Telshor Blvd,
Las Cruces, NM 88011-8230

Ph: (575) 523-2020
Dr Edward Victor Hernandez, MD
2810 N Telshor Blvd,
Las Cruces, NM 88011-8230

Ph: (575) 523-2020

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