Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
With over 26 years in preventive medicine, Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, MD is a long-established undersea and hyperbaric medicine specialist in Mercedes. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 669dNPPES updated 2024-07-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2810 W Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX 78570-9704
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.44/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.93%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas0.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
602
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
391
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,621
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $376k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$458 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 17, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
Taxonomy: 2083P0011X
Mailing address
2410 San Alejandro, Mission, TX 78572-7281
Differs from practice location
Virtual Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Care With Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Mercedes required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez
NPI records show Dr. Hernandez Hernandez as active with telehealth listed in Mercedes, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 734-9067.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez
Practice Location
2810 W Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX 78570-9704
Mailing Address
2410 San Alejandro, Mission, TX 78572-7281
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