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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hernandez, Internist in Homestead, FL?
Dr. Mark Hernandez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Homestead, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hernandez completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office.
Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
Is Dr. Hernandez board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mark 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 an Internist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Hernandez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Homestead, FL?
Dr. Hernandez in Homestead, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?
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 1881679421.
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. Mark Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Hernandez is a Internist near Homestead, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Hernandez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mark Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Homestead Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (FL), HCA Florida Kendall 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 Internist?
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Is Mark Hernandez accepting new patients in Homestead, FL?
Yes, Dr. Mark Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Hernandez have?
Dr. Mark Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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