2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1891457701 PHARMD
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CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in COLUMBUS, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
50
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
32%
generic claims · 68% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 50 claims across 20 beneficiaries — 68% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD filed 50 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in COLUMBUS, Ohio, prescribing 32% generic.

50
Part D claims, 2023
32%
generic prescribing

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CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2021

NPI 1891457701

Primary specialty

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Niche

3,473 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

50 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 492

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist share within Ohio

1. Ambulatory Care Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHARMD. NPI: 1891457701. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 2300 W BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH, 43204, with a listed phone of (614) 645-2300. NPI 1891457701 was issued on 10/07/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HERNANDEZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 50 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 68% brand-name and 32% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,473 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2300 W BROAD ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43204

Provider Details

NPI 1891457701
Specialty Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/07/2021

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD. To verify CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD — brand share 68.0%
Specialty average (est.)

68% brand-name claims vs 32% generic, on 50 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

50
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
86
Total Day Supply
2,537
Brand vs Generic
68% brand / 32% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$58K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.

3,473
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's 50 claims are below the specialty average of 492.

Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HERNANDEZ.

Compare Ambulatory Care Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD wrote 50 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD located?
CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD is located at 2300 W BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH, 43204. Phone: (614) 645-2300.
What is CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891457701, issued on 10/07/2021.
Does CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's prescribing is 68% brand-name and 32% generic drugs by claim count, with $58K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 3,473 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 50 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ, PHARMD's NPI is 1891457701 with credentials PHARMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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