Dorothy V Hernandez, M.D.
Dorothy V Hernandez is a Family Medicine specialist based in Juneau, AK with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dorothy V Hernandez, M.D. has been part of the Juneau medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1999), she has been practicing for over 27 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3220 Hospital Dr Suite 100, Juneau, AK 99801-7808
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.24%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska2.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
162
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
183
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,700
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $397k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1999)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070002
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Dorothy V Hernandez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dorothy V Hernandez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Juneau 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 Dorothy V Hernandez
NPI records show Dr. Hernandez as active with telehealth listed in Juneau, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 586-2434.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3220 Hospital Dr Suite 100, Juneau, AK 99801-7808
Mailing Address
3220 Hospital Dr Suite 100, Juneau, AK 99801-7808
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