Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donaldo Hernandez, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1588644470
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1661 Soquel Dr, Suite, D
Santa Cruz, CA 950651709
(831) 460-6041
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 26, 2021
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G67177

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588644470. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
682
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$88,144
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 413 171 $126
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 120 113 $123
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 69 42 $84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 58 58 $184
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 22 14 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in Santa Cruz Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$212
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 15 13 $212

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donaldo Hernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Donaldo Hernandez practices Hospitalist Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Donaldo Hernandez practice?
Dr. Donaldo Hernandez practices at 1661 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 950651709. Office phone: 8314606041.
What is Dr. Donaldo Hernandez's NPI?
Dr. Donaldo Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588644470, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donaldo Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donaldo Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donaldo Hernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.