26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hernandez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Eglin, FL?
Dr. Alexander Hernandez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Eglin, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Hernandez completed his residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (314) 983-8011.
Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooke Army Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hernandez board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Hernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?
Dr. Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hernandez typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hernandez typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Hernandez may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (314) 983-8011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Eglin, FL?
Dr. Hernandez in Eglin, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Network Health
Oscar Health
Unknown
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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 1912991472.
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. Alexander Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Hernandez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Eglin, FL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Alexander Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexander Hernandez accepting new patients in Eglin, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (314) 983-8011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (314) 983-8011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Hernandez have?
Dr. Alexander Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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