Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1538391669
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
201 Cedar St Se, Suite 6600
Albuquerque, NM 871064917
(505) 724-4300
fax (505) 724-4384
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 19, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Mexico #MD2015-0089 · Puerto Rico #18560
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538391669. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
773
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,209
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 194 | 144 | $46 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 159 | 124 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 108 | 93 | $83 | |
72050 |
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 52 | 42 | $48 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 48 | 33 | $37 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 41 | 26 | $257 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 33 | 33 | $159 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 28 | 27 | $119 | |
22633 |
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | 17 | 17 | $1,793 | |
22842 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | 16 | 16 | $759 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,541
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, Inc. | 6 | $663.11 | |
| Alliance Medical | 4 | $320.34 | |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 10 | $301.07 | |
| Highridge Medical LLC | 2 | $223.50 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $17.11 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $15.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
91
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$2,227
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | Generic | 41 | 15 | $354 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 16 | 0 | $67 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $1,592 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $121 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $93 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez practice?
Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez practices at 201 Cedar St Se, Albuquerque, NM 871064917. Office phone: 5057244300.
What is Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538391669, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Otero Lopez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.