Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jose Hernandez, M.D
Internal Medicine · Toluca Lake, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hernandez
Dr. Jose Hernandez is an internal medicine specialist in Toluca Lake, CA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hernandez performed 15,894 Medicare services across 9,010 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hernandez received a total of $6,695 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 313 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hernandez is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$6,695 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗15,894
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for internal medicine
9,010
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,060 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
687 | $99 | $328 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
679 | $63 | $95 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
521 | $0 | $20 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
469 | $92 | $130 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
447 | $8 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
428 | $8 | $25 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
394 | $8 | $45 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 379 | $8 | $23 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
379 | $11 | $30 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
378 | $16 | $48 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
375 | $9 | $26 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
373 | $13 | $38 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
372 | $17 | $48 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
370 | $10 | $45 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
358 | $5 | $15 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
353 | $29 | $85 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
343 | $69 | $100 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
342 | $14 | $42 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
338 | $6 | $32 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
330 | $15 | $43 |
| Prolonged inpatient or observation care, each additional 15 minutes This code is used for prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care services that extend beyond the total time required for the primary evaluation and management service. It covers each additional 15-minute increment of time spent by the provider. |
325 | $26 | $71 |
| Iron level test | 309 | $6 | $19 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
309 | $7 | $20 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
309 | $12 | $40 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
308 | $13 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
300 | $1 | $25 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
294 | $40 | $60 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
279 | $95 | $424 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
278 | $13 | $37 |
| Homocysteine level test A blood test that measures the amount of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. |
277 | $18 | $48 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
275 | $7 | $21 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
265 | $4 | $22 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
260 | $4 | $13 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 259 | $6 | $17 |
| COVID-19 antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19). It detects the presence of immune response markers to the virus. |
209 | $41 | $60 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
204 | $1 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
197 | $143 | $200 |
| Apolipoprotein level test A blood test that measures the amount of apolipoproteins, which are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins. This test helps evaluate the levels of specific proteins involved in fat transport in the blood. |
146 | $21 | $43 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
135 | $4 | $9 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
122 | $6 | $16 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
120 | $145 | $473 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
111 | $175 | $1,355 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
104 | $5 | $15 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
93 | $0 | $20 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
88 | $12 | $80 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
88 | $63 | $175 |
| Cardiac creatine kinase MB level test A blood test that measures the level of the MB fraction of creatine kinase, an enzyme found in heart muscle. This test helps assess potential heart muscle damage. |
74 | $11 | $12 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
74 | $12 | $13 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
72 | $28 | $110 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
68 | $24 | $85 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
67 | $65 | $205 |
| Insulin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of insulin in your body. |
64 | $11 | $45 |
| Lipoprotein (a) level | 62 | $14 | $20 |
| Amylase enzyme level test A blood test that measures the amount of amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands, to help evaluate pancreatic health. |
51 | $6 | $33 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
51 | $7 | $20 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 51 | $18 | $60 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 50 | $6 | $60 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
49 | $19 | $20 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level test A blood test that measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein in the serum. This test is used to monitor certain health conditions. |
48 | $16 | $30 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
44 | $16 | $33 |
| Procalcitonin (hormone) level | 44 | $27 | $45 |
| CA 19-9 tumor antigen test A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen. |
44 | $20 | $31 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
44 | $7 | $73 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
44 | $8 | $50 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
40 | $216 | $275 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
36 | $130 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
34 | $29 | $30 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
32 | $25 | $73 |
| Multiplex respiratory virus test (COVID-19, flu, RSV) A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza virus types A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). |
32 | $140 | $225 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
31 | $76 | $80 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
28 | $50 | $74 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using an amplified probe technique. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples. |
28 | $74 | $100 |
| COVID-19 nucleic acid test, high throughput A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using amplified probe techniques. This method utilizes high-throughput technologies to process samples efficiently. |
28 | $24 | $25 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
27 | $166 | $220 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity. |
26 | $21 | $90 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
26 | $27 | $79 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
26 | $18 | $53 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
26 | $18 | $53 |
| Progesterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body. |
26 | $20 | $59 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
26 | $19 | $55 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody (IgM) test A blood test that measures the level of IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test is used to help determine if a person has a recent or acute hepatitis B infection. |
26 | $12 | $36 |
| Hepatitis be antibody measurement | 26 | $11 | $34 |
| Hepatitis A antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis A virus in your body. This test helps determine if you have been exposed to the virus or if you have immunity from vaccination. |
26 | $12 | $36 |
| Hepatitis A antibody (IgM) test A blood test that measures the level of IgM antibodies to determine if you have a recent or acute Hepatitis A infection. |
26 | $11 | $32 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
26 | $14 | $42 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
26 | $10 | $30 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
26 | $140 | $250 |
| Strep antibody test A blood test that measures antibodies to detect a past or current streptococcal infection. |
25 | $7 | $21 |
| Mononucleosis screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of mononucleosis. It detects markers associated with the infection. |
25 | $5 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
23 | $10 | $51 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 22 | $20 | $31 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
21 | $22 | $64 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
21 | $21 | $35 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
19 | $14 | $40 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
19 | $16 | $44 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
18 | $164 | $322 |
| Paranasal sinus X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the paranasal sinuses using at least three different views to visualize the sinus cavities. |
18 | $31 | $140 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
17 | $6 | $8 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 17 | $20 | $60 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
15 | $34 | $70 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,695
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $956/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
68
Companies
313
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,695 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$545
2023
$1,291
2022
$1,183
2021
$1,375
2020
$756
2019
$780
2018
$766
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$91
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$58
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$45
PFIZER INC.
$38
Lilly USA, LLC
$28
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$15
Lundbeck LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$684
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$374
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$352
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$307
Optinose US, Inc.
$271
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$271
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$270
OptiNose US, Inc.
$232
AbbVie Inc.
$215
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$199
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$185
Almatica Pharma LLC
$166
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$164
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
PFIZER INC.
$149
Lilly USA, LLC
$146
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$140
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$134
ABBVIE INC.
$119
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$116
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$109
Lundbeck LLC
$105
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$103
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$85
Allergan, Inc.
$81
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
SK Life Science, Inc.
$73
Hologic, LLC
$66
Stryker Corporation
$59
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$58
Eisai Inc.
$56
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$56
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$47
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$45
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Orexo US, Inc.
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$35
Neurelis, Inc.
$35
Allergan Inc.
$33
Shionogi Inc
$33
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$30
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$26
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$25
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$24
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$23
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Shire North American Group Inc
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$20
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$19
Dexcom, Inc.
$19
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$15
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
US WorldMeds, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 21.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
4,713
Per 100K population
47.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CTR
2.1 mi
2.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hernandez is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers, with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hernandez experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hernandez performed 687 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hernandez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hernandez received a total of $6,695 from 68 companies across 313 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hernandez's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Toluca Lake?
Dr. Hernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $29. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hernandez) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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