Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1487931788
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 6Th Ave, 6 South
Des Moines, IA 503142613
(515) 247-4240
fax (515) 247-4239
Mailing address
Po Box 1475
Des Moines, IA 503051475

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2017
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #MD-41655 · Pennsylvania #MT199675

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487931788. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
550
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$48,415
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 305 103 $74
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 69 13 $46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 63 58 $162
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 60 57 $107
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 35 27 $111
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 18 18 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Des Moines Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez practices Hospitalist Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez practice?
Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez practices at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 503142613. Office phone: 5152474240.
What is Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez's NPI?
Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487931788, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.