2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1477819829 MD
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SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD

Family Medicine Physician in INDIO, California. 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 832 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$450.56
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD filed 13,479 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in INDIO, California, prescribing 90% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$450.56
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.

SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

13,479 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2012

NPI 1477819829

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,479 294% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in California

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Family Medicine Physician share within California

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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).

SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 82900 AVENUE 42ND SUITE G-101, INDIO, CA, 92203, with a listed phone of (760) 773-9750. NPI 1477819829 was issued on 04/10/2012. 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 13,479 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 832 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

82900 AVENUE 42ND SUITE G-101
INDIO, CA 92203

Provider Details

NPI 1477819829
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2012

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 SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$451

Largest payer

Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD. To verify SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 13,479 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.

13,479
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
832
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36,133
Total Day Supply
1,074,648
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$412K
Opioid Claims
38 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 396, 75-84: 302, 85+: 76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,549
Losartan Potassium
975
Metformin Hcl
764
Amlodipine Besylate
563
Lisinopril
563
Pantoprazole Sodium
517
Metoprolol Succinate
453
Levothyroxine Sodium
432
Alendronate Sodium
412
Gabapentin
378

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's 13,479 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's specialty?
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in INDIO, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD wrote 13,479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 832 beneficiaries.
Where is SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD located?
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD is located at 82900 AVENUE 42ND SUITE G-101, INDIO, CA, 92203. Phone: (760) 773-9750.
What is SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's NPI number?
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477819829, issued on 04/10/2012.
Does SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD accept Medicare?
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,479 Part D claims and 832 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's credentials?
SALVADOR HERNANDEZ, MD's NPI is 1477819829 with credentials MD. 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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