2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013450535 APN
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DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in CRANFORD, New Jersey. 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
613
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$176.64
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN filed 613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in CRANFORD, New Jersey, prescribing 86% generic.

613
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$176.64
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

613 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/01/2016

NPI 1013450535

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

613 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APN credentials at 65 JACKSON DR, CRANFORD, NJ, 07016, with a listed phone of (866) 821-1212. NPI 1013450535 was issued on 12/01/2016. 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 613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

65 JACKSON DR
CRANFORD, NJ 07016

Provider Details

NPI 1013450535
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARE ALTERNATIVES INC
CRANFORD, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$177

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 613 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.

613
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
613
Total Day Supply
12,418
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
57 (9.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.22
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
45
Pregabalin
42
Trazodone Hcl
31
Pantoprazole Sodium
30
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
29
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
26
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
26
Tramadol Hcl
25
Lacosamide
24
Eliquis
Apixaban
20

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's 613 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's specialty?
DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in CRANFORD, New Jersey. Credentials: APN.
How much does DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN wrote 613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN located?
DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN is located at 65 JACKSON DR, CRANFORD, NJ, 07016. Phone: (866) 821-1212.
What is DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's NPI number?
DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013450535, issued on 12/01/2016.
Does DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
Does DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Pregabalin, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN accept Medicare?
DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 613 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's credentials?
DENISE HERNANDEZ, APN's NPI is 1013450535 with credentials APN. 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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