Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Hernandez, RN, DNP, AANP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Family Medicine Physician · Webster, SD

  • NPI 1821698598
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Peabody Dr
Webster, SD 572741061
(605) 345-3336
Mailing address
Po Box 5074
Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #CP001875

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821698598. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
60
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$4,972
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 28 18 $64
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 15 $105
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 16 15 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Webster Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
623
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$11,622
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 70 27 $1,061
Omeprazole Generic 55 19 $1,316
Lisinopril Generic 50 19 $623
Tramadol Hcl Generic 49 15 $585
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 46 19 $581
Gabapentin Generic 43 13 $1,969
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 41 13 $985
Furosemide Generic 39 18 $236
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 35 12 $755
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 34 12 $292

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ruth Hernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Hernandez practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Webster, SD.
Where does Dr. Ruth Hernandez practice?
Dr. Ruth Hernandez practices at 101 Peabody Dr, Webster, SD 572741061. Office phone: 6053453336.
What is Dr. Ruth Hernandez's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821698598, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Hernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.