Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alvaro Hernandez, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · El Paso, TX

  • NPI 1013915503
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4646 N Mesa
El Paso, TX 799123584
(915) 313-6300
fax (915) 313-6300
Mailing address
4646 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 799126104

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 2, 2017
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G3459
Medicaid
TX #110328504

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013915503. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,082
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$111,585
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,088 140 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 276 196 $85
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 201 142 $44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 195 140 $72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 83 83 $107
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 64 50 $31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 40 39 $1,198
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 36 36 $27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 35 28 $53
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 33 23 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,881
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 22 $1,864.75
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $16.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,881

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,638
Patients
854
Total drug cost
$14,625
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 468 238 $4,200
Meloxicam Generic 234 107 $1,017
Tramadol Hcl Generic 217 121 $677
Ibuprofen Generic 176 96 $2,240
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 107 48 $3,398
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 97 61 $419
Gabapentin Generic 91 58 $521
Penicillin V Potassium Generic 85 43 $340
Celecoxib Generic 50 18 $1,067
Promethazine Hcl Generic 26 23 $143

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alvaro Hernandez's medical specialty?
Dr. Alvaro Hernandez practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Alvaro Hernandez practice?
Dr. Alvaro Hernandez practices at 4646 N Mesa, El Paso, TX 799123584. Office phone: 9153136300.
What is Dr. Alvaro Hernandez's NPI?
Dr. Alvaro Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013915503, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alvaro Hernandez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alvaro Hernandez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alvaro Hernandez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.