Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cindy Hernandez, D.O.

Ophthalmology · Coral Springs, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8130 ROYAL PALM BLVD, Coral Springs, FL 33065
9543401500
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1407977978 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hernandez from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hernandez

Dr. Cindy Hernandez is an ophthalmology in Coral Springs, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hernandez performed 357 Medicare services across 267 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hernandez received a total of $5,923 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 215 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 357 Medicare services$ $5,923 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
357
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in FL for ophthalmology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
267
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~19 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)91$89$396
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient73$85$384
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)60$62$280
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)41$27$123
Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan)30$25$112
New patient office visit (45-59 min)24$115$520
Visual field test, extended21$47$191
Photography of content of eyes17$17$72
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 ↗
$5,923
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $846/year across 7 years
Top 22% in FL for ophthalmology
40
Companies
215
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
$5,923 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$468
2023
$2,182
2022
$1,139
2021
$1,018
2020
$309
2019
$524
2018
$283

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alcon Vision LLC
$1,449
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$586
EMD Serono, Inc.
$340
UCB, Inc.
$335
Biogen, Inc.
$265
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$260
MDD US Operations, LLC
$222
Eisai Inc.
$219
SK Life Science, Inc.
$217
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$215
Shire North American Group Inc
$202
EISAI INC.
$195
ABBVIE INC.
$192
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$189
Akorn, Inc.
$144
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Neurelis, Inc.
$95
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$85
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$65
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$64
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$47
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Dompe US, Inc.
$31
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$27
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$26
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$23
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$23
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Akorn Operating Company LLC
$18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Alimera Sciences, Inc.
$17
ARGENX US, INC.
$16
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$16
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ADUHELM · APOKYN · APTIOM · AUSTEDO · AVONEX · Aduhelm · Apokyn · Austedo XR · BOTOX · Briviact · CONTRAVE · Cosopt PF · DURYSTA · FABRY-DISEASE · Fintepla · Fycompa · General - Pain Management · Gocovri · ILUVIEN · LenSx · Leqembi · MAVENCLAD · MYOBLOC · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · ONGENTYS · Oxervate · PROKERA · RADICAVA · RYTARY · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · Rystiggo · SOLIRIS · TEPEZZA · TOSYMRA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TYRVAYA · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · VALTOCO · VUMERITY · VYEPTI · VYVGART HYTRULO · VYZULTA · Vimpat · XIIDRA · Zilbrysq · Zioptan
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.

Equivalent to $1,659 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologys within 10 mi
233
Per 100K population
12.0
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Hernandez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Hernandez experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hernandez performed 91 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $5,923 from 40 companies across 215 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 ophthalmologys in Coral Springs?
Dr. Hernandez's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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 →
About this page

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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →