Dr. Nicholas Hernandez

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Nicholas Hernandez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Seattle, Washington. In 2023, Dr. Hernandez performed 25 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#75 in Washington) and 24 knee replacements (#99 in Washington), for a combined total of 49 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
25 verified cases
#75 in Washington
Knee Replacement
24 verified cases
#99 in Washington

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hernandez

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"Dr. Hernandez, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 206-520-5000
1550 N 115th St
Seattle, WA 98133
NPI: 1679989396
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 12 years of practice experience
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.