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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hernandez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Robert Hernandez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hernandez graduated from Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (305) 271-1919.
Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
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 Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hernandez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Superficial Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Skin incision infection
- Surface surgical site infection
- Minor wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8141XA: Infection following a procedure, superficial incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hernandez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Hernandez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (305) 271-1919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Hernandez in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Robert Hernandez's Primary Practice
9240 SW 72nd St Ste 241
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 271-1919
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 1558303701.
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. Robert Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Hernandez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Miami, FL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Robert Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, Hca Florida Mercy Hospital, Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge, Keralty Hospital Miami, Homestead Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami 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
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Is Robert Hernandez accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Robert Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (305) 271-1919 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (305) 271-1919 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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