Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hernandez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.
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Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD
Overview of Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD
Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in Tamarac, FL. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Psychiatry. They graduated from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo and is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital. Dr. Hernandez, completed a residency at NEW YORK Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Hernandez an average 4.0 star rating.
Dr. Hernandez works at
Dr. Hernandez's Office Locations
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HCA Florida Behavioral Health Specialists - Tamarac7421 N University Dr Ste 310, Tamarac, FL 33321 DirectionsBook an AppointmentPhysicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital’s primary service area. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.(954) 335-1094Monday08:30 - 17:00Tuesday08:30 - 17:00Wednesday08:30 - 17:00Thursday08:30 - 17:00Friday08:30 - 17:00
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Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:
Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Careplus
- Florida Blue
- Midwest Health Plan
- Preferred Care Partners
- UnitedHealthCare
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About Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD
- Psychiatry
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- 36 years of experience
- English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Male
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Education & Certifications
- NEW YORK Medical College
- NEW YORK Medical College
- Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo
- Psychiatry
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hernandez accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthCare, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Hernandez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Hernandez works at
Dr. Hernandez has seen patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Tobacco Use Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hernandez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Hernandez speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
25 patients have reviewed Dr. Hernandez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hernandez.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hernandez, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hernandez appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.