Dr. Arlene Hernandez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Arlene Hernandez, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in State College, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Hima San Pablo-Caguas, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Doctors Center Hospital Bayamon, Hospital Hima-San Pablo Bayamon. Dr. Arlene Hernandez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services, Inc. Dr. Arlene Hernandez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Arlene Hernandez at 1850 E Park Ave to request Dr. Arlene Hernandez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1850 E Park Ave
State College, PA 16803-6706
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Arlene Hernandez
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0143397810
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 23 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Arlene Hernandez graduated from medical school in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1790976405
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Arlene Hernandez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Arlene Hernandez has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 23 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    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.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Mount Nittany Physician Group


Practice Locations

1850 E Park Ave
State College, PA 16803-6706
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, July 16, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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