40 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Hernandez, Internist in Montebello, CA?
Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine | Lac King/Drew Med Center | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Affiliated Hospitals | Charity Hospital, New Orleans | KING DREW MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Hernandez board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John 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 an Internist like Dr. Hernandez typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hernandez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John 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
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 726-1109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Montebello, CA?
Dr. Hernandez in Montebello, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?
Dr. John Hernandez's Primary Practice
1417 W Beverly Blvd Ste 101
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 726-1109
What hospitals are Dr. Hernandez affiliated with?
Dr. Hernandez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hernandez's NPI number?A 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 1073683546.
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. John Hernandez's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.