Summary

Vanessa Hernandez, O.D., received her Bachelor of Science from The College of New Jersey and earned her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY. She went on to complete a residency with a focus on primary care and ocular disease at the Bronxcare Health System in New York, NY. She went on to become a clinical instructor at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital and serve as faculty for SUNY College of Optometry before settling in Charleston, South Carolina.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

MUSC Health Ophthalmology

167 Ashley Avenue Storm Eye Institute, 1st FloorCharleston, SC 29425

Compare with Similar Providers

Vanessa Hernandez, OD
Dr. Harry I Appel
Dr. Vicki W Chamberlain
Dr. Harry Franklin Coyle
Vanessa Hernandez, ODDr. Harry I AppelDr. Vicki W ChamberlainDr. Harry Franklin Coyle
OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
Accepts New Patients
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Charleston , SCCharleston , SCGoose Creek , SCNorth Charleston , SC
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Vanessa Hernandez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Vanessa Hernandez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vanessa Hernandez has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Eye Exam
  • Optometrist
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

Vanessa Hernandez holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2026.

NPI Number

Vanessa Hernandez's NPI number is 1013324417.

Similar optometrists

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vanessa Hernandez's office located?
Vanessa Hernandez's office is located at 167 Ashley Avenue Storm Eye Institute, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC, 29425.
Is Vanessa Hernandez accepting new patients?
Vanessa Hernandez is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Vanessa Hernandez's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Vanessa Hernandez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Vanessa Hernandez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Hernandez?
You can find contact information for Vanessa Hernandez here on Vitals.
Does Vanessa Hernandez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Vanessa Hernandez accepts on their Vitals profile.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.