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Dr. Ernesto Hernandez, MD

Dr. Ernesto Hernandez, MD

Marietta, GA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hernandez, Cardiologist in Marietta, GA?

    Dr. Ernesto Hernandez, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Marietta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hernandez graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (770) 424-8222.

    Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe

    Is Dr. Hernandez board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ernesto Hernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?

    Dr. Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hernandez treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Hernandez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hernandez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Heart Disease
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities
    • Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
    • Unusual Heart Exam Findings
    • Heart Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
    • R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Leaky tricuspid valve
    • Tricuspid regurgitation
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Precordial pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Which procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ernesto Hernandez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hernandez's office.

    Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 424-8222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Marietta, GA?

    Dr. Hernandez in Marietta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Ernesto Hernandez's Primary Practice

    2550 Windy Hill Rd SE Ste 220

    Marietta, GA 30067

    (770) 424-8222

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    Dr. Ernesto Hernandez's Practice 2

    55 Whitcher St NE Ste 400

    Marietta, GA 30060

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    Dr. Ernesto Hernandez's Practice 3

    8954 Hospital Dr

    Douglasville, GA 30134

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    What is Dr. Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164448098.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hernandez

    What is Dr. Ernesto Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Hernandez is a Cardiologist near Marietta, GA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Hernandez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ernesto Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ernesto Hernandez accepting new patients in Marietta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Ernesto Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernesto Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (770) 424-8222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (770) 424-8222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ernesto Hernandez have?

    Dr. Ernesto Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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