Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jaime Hernandez, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Van Nuys, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hernandez
Dr. Jaime Hernandez is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Van Nuys, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hernandez performed 5,083 Medicare services across 2,574 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hernandez received a total of $196,791 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 383 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in CA
$196,791 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,083
Medicare services
Top 10% in CA for orthopedic surgery
2,574
Unique beneficiaries
$108
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
2,280 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
727 | $105 | $858 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
329 | $40 | $219 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
304 | $87 | $492 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
288 | $41 | $218 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
273 | $125 | $1,085 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
174 | $30 | $168 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure A surgical procedure involving muscles or bones that utilizes computer technology to assist with planning or execution. |
132 | $121 | $716 |
| Total knee replacement | 124 | $1,098 | $10,812 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
102 | $1,082 | $8,980 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
61 | $110 | $890 |
| 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. |
52 | $147 | $1,320 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $68 | $655 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with implant A surgical procedure to fix a fractured femur by using a bone implant to stabilize the broken bone. |
42 | $1,051 | $6,074 |
| X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least five different views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
28 | $57 | $298 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that captures two views of both hip joints to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
24 | $32 | $208 |
| Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space. |
17 | $102 | $652 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
15 | $984 | $7,940 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
15 | $557 | $3,306 |
| Placement of stabilizing device for upper thigh bone A procedure to insert a device to stabilize the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) where it is broken. |
12 | $783 | $4,444 |
| Knee joint replacement Surgical procedure to replace a knee joint with an artificial implant. |
12 | $986 | $7,685 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the thigh bone using at least two different angles to visualize the bone structure. |
12 | $32 | $170 |
| Arthroscopic removal of scar tissue from knee A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to remove scar tissue from the knee joint. |
11 | $543 | $4,110 |
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.
7.6% high complexity
51.5% medium
41.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$196,791
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $28,113/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
383
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$94,214 (47.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$63,438 (32.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$39,139 (19.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,031
2023
$1,483
2022
$33,165
2021
$85,898
2020
$28,649
2019
$30,416
2018
$13,149
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$3,090
Abbott Laboratories
$649
Innovation Technologies Inc
$198
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$47
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$145,655
Arthrex, Inc.
$17,100
Stryker Corporation
$12,813
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$6,779
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$4,135
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$3,705
ORTHOSENSOR INC.
$1,500
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,498
OrthoSensor Inc.
$1,034
Innovation Technologies Inc
$671
Abbott Laboratories
$649
ORTHALIGN INC
$429
ABIOMED
$342
Medacta USA, Inc.
$139
ERMI LLC
$108
Globus Medical, Inc.
$52
Bone Support Inc.
$47
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$47
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$45
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$24
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 89.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIS · AMISTEM · ANTHOLOGY · AQUAMANTYS · ATTUNE · AUTOBAHN · Accord · Anthology · Arcos · Arcos Revision · Avenir · BIRMINGHAM HIP · CARDIOMEMS · CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER · CORI · Coblation · Converge Cup · DYNACORD · EVO Retrograde · EVOS · Engage Partial Knee System · Evos Mini · FAST-FIX · FOOTPRINT · HIP7 · Hymovis · IRRISEPT · Impella · Irrisept · JOURNEY II · JOURNEY II BCS · JOURNEY II UK · JOURNEY II XR · Jet-X · Journey II BCS · Journey II XR · K-15 PORK · KNEE3 Software · Knee Implant · Knee Product Portfolio · LEGION Revision · Legion · Legion Revision · MICRORAPTOR · MONOVISC · NAV - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · NAV -3INAVIGATION PLATFORM · NAVIO · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Navio Surgical System · OR3O Dual Mobility · ORTHOVISC · OXINIUM Hip · OrthAlign Plus System · Oxford-Knees · PICO · POLAR3 · POLARCUP · POLARSTEM · Persona · RALLY Bone Cement · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REDAPT · REDAPT Revision Hip System · STRYKER NAV3 · STRYKER NAV3I · SURG - HEAVY DUTY - OTHER · SURG - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · TRIGEN · TRIGEN INTERTAN · TRIGEN META-NAIL · TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD · VERASENSE · Verasense
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 →
The majority of payments (48%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for orthopedic surgery in CA.
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
435
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 7% of CA peers, with 16 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 steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hernandez performed 2,280 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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 $196,791 from 21 companies across 383 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 orthopedic surgeons in Van Nuys?
Dr. Hernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $108. 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.
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