Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Hernandez, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Palm Harbor, FL

  • NPI 1952302648
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
36021 US Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 346841531
(727) 772-1000
fax (727) 771-0770
Mailing address
1950 Old Gallows RD Ste 520
Vienna, VA 221823970

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 20, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #OPC2603
Medicaid
FL #086946501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952302648. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,855
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 43 43 $121
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 30 18 $55

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$364
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $260.22
CooperVision Inc. 1 $103.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$364

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
27
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$421
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 14 0 $274
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 13 12 $148

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Hernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Hernandez practices Optometrist in Palm Harbor, FL.
Where does Dr. Richard Hernandez practice?
Dr. Richard Hernandez practices at 36021 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 346841531. Office phone: 7277721000.
What is Dr. Richard Hernandez's NPI?
Dr. Richard Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952302648, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Hernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.