Individual provider

Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Family Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician in Mercedes, TX, registered under NPI 1871908178. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2810 W EXPRESSWAY 83, Mercedes, TX 78570. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
R0246 TX Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine… primary
R0246 TX Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine…
BP10051015 TX Family Medicine Physician
R0246 TX Family Medicine Physician

This provider holds licence R0246 issued in TX. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Family Practice
PAC ID
8527354554

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Family Practice. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine covers

A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2083P0011X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Preventive Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2083P0011X Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine R0246 TX primary
207PE0005X Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine R0246 TX
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician BP10051015 TX
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician R0246 TX

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1871908178 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 25, 2014
Last updatedJul 6, 2024
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 2810 W EXPRESSWAY 83
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 734-9067
Fax (956) 734-9068
Mailing address 2410 SAN ALEJANDRO
Mission, TX 78572
Other identifiers 3740813-10 (TX)
H08HW01401 · BCBS (TX)
This record was updated on Jul 6, 2024, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1871908178 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 7 1 9 0 8 1 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 5 1 9 0 7 1 5

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1871908178?
NPI 1871908178 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD in Mercedes, TX. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine cover?
A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians…
How do I contact Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (956) 734-9067, last updated Jul 6, 2024. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1871908178 a valid number?
Yes. 1871908178 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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