Omar Hernandez, MD
With over 21 years in family medicine, Omar Hernandez, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Grand Prairie. Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (class of 2005), he has been practicing for over 21 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1053dNPPES updated 2023-06-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4927 Lake Ridge Pkwy Suite 100, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3087
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 = better1.91%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
166
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
411
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,540
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $634k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$195 received from industry
3 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 Omar Hernandez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Texas Medical Branch
Board certified · Jun 21, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
21 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 Branch at Galveston (Class of 2005)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Omar Hernandez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Omar Hernandez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grand Prairie 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 Omar Hernandez
NPI records show Dr. Hernandez as active with telehealth listed in Grand Prairie, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 641-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Omar Hernandez
Practice Location
4927 Lake Ridge Pkwy Suite 100, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3087
Mailing Address
4927 Lake Ridge Pkwy Suite 100, Grand Prairie, TX 75052-3087
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