2026 NPPES data Pediatric Dentistry NPI 1265587687 D.D.S, M.S.D
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CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D

Pediatric Dentistry in WESLACO, Texas. 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
73
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Pediatric Dentistry avg: 32

What the federal data shows

CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D filed 73 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Dentistry in WESLACO, Texas.

73
Part D claims, 2023

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CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

73 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2007

NPI 1265587687

Primary specialty

Pediatric Dentistry

Mid-sized

8,877 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

73 128% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 32

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pediatric Dentistry compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pediatric Dentistry share within Texas

1. Pediatric Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Dentistry share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Dentistry) — 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).

CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dentistry provider holding D.D.S, M.S.D credentials at 420 PROFESSIONAL DR STE A, WESLACO, TX, 78596, with a listed phone of (956) 647-5007. NPI 1265587687 was issued on 01/24/2007. 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 73 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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.

Pediatric Dentistry is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,877 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 32 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

420 PROFESSIONAL DR STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596

Provider Details

NPI 1265587687
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Credentials D.D.S, M.S.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/24/2007

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D. To verify CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

73
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
75
Total Day Supply
879
Generic Drug Cost
$225
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.97
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
28
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
25

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pediatric Dentistry Overview

How CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D fits within the Pediatric Dentistry landscape nationally.

8,877
Pediatric Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Pediatric Dentistry
32
Avg Claims per Provider

CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's 73 claims are above the specialty average of 32.

Nearby Pediatric Dentistry Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pediatric Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's specialty?
CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and practices in WESLACO, Texas. Credentials: D.D.S, M.S.D.
How much does CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D located?
CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D is located at 420 PROFESSIONAL DR STE A, WESLACO, TX, 78596. Phone: (956) 647-5007.
What is CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's NPI number?
CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265587687, issued on 01/24/2007.
How many Pediatric Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 8,877 Pediatric Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dentistry provider writes 32 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D accept Medicare?
CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's credentials?
CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, D.D.S, M.S.D's NPI is 1265587687 with credentials D.D.S, M.S.D. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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