Dr. Carmelo Hernandez

Physician · San Luis Valley Health

Physician Alamosa, CO NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
13 years
since Nov 2013
Gender
Male

Experience

PhysicianCurrent
San Luis Valley Health
Since Nov 2013 · 13 years · Alamosa, CO

Education

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
USAF Academy
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

Surgery Obstetrics Gynecology Family Medicine Board Certified

About San Luis Valley Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
19021 Us Highway 285, La Jara, CO

Professional Overview

Dr. Carmelo Hernandez is a Physician, currently affiliated with San Luis Valley Health, based in Alamosa, CO. As a physician, Dr. Hernandez contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Alamosa, CO. They have been with San Luis Valley Health for 13 years. Dr. Hernandez holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS), from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and USAF Academy. Core competencies include Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Medicine, Board Certified. San Luis Valley Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 500 to 999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Alamosa, CO healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 161,969 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician specialty. Carmelo Hernandez is one of them.
  • 2,261 Physicians are based in CO (out of 28,359 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 12 contacts at San Luis Valley Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician compensation in CO: $114,000 – $172,000 (median $135,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physicians in CO: Sole Proprietor (82), Kaiser Permanente (78), Denver Health (48).
  • 1% of Physicians in CO hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 64% of Physicians in CO have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting Physician

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Carmelo Hernandez located?

Dr. Carmelo Hernandez is based in Alamosa, CO. They are currently affiliated with San Luis Valley Health.

What is Dr. Carmelo Hernandez's specialty?

Dr. Carmelo Hernandez specializes in Physician. Their current role is Physician.

Where does Dr. Carmelo Hernandez currently work?

Dr. Carmelo Hernandez currently works at San Luis Valley Health. They have been there for 13 years.

What is Dr. Carmelo Hernandez's educational background?

Dr. Carmelo Hernandez attended Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and USAF Academy.

How do I contact Dr. Carmelo Hernandez for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Physician in CO?

Physicians in CO typically earn $114,000 to $172,000 annually, with a median of $135,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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