Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Heidi Hernandez, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1780364257

Heidi Hernandez, OD is an Optometry in Birmingham, Alabama. Graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 2023, 3 years ago. Practices with Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority an Affiliate of UAB, a 96-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama and Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
3
Trained at
University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry
Licensed in
AL, PA
In the registry since
2023
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1716 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35249-3323
Phone: (205) 934-1917
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 1509 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1601 — (205) 930-3200
  • 1200 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141-3323 — (215) 276-6000

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence R-345-TA-D54 (AL)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OEG004048 (PA)

Record details

NPI number1780364257
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 20, 2023
Last updated in NPPESMay 6, 2026
Certification dateMay 6, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2023 (3 years in practice)
Group practice Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab — 96 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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