Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Hector Lerma, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Las Cruces, NM
- NPI 1457747289
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2455 Missouri Ave Ste B
Las Cruces, NM 880015122
(575) 222-1834
fax (575) 222-2288
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 31, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #MD2018-0055
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457747289. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
752
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$59,600
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 208 | 16 | $31 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 184 | 55 | $64 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 169 | 58 | $171 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 129 | 65 | $6 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 47 | 47 | $211 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 15 | 11 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 179. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $18.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,230
Patients
426
Total drug cost
$18,184
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 117 | 33 | $1,911 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 116 | 36 | $1,086 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 114 | 38 | $1,705 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 96 | 37 | $1,048 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 96 | 33 | $1,692 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 88 | 21 | $1,498 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 71 | 29 | $1,764 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 71 | 21 | $244 |
| Fenofibrate (Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized) | Brand | 70 | 20 | $2,288 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 69 | 23 | $414 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Hector Lerma's medical specialty?
Dr. Hector Lerma practices Internal Medicine Physician in Las Cruces, NM.
Where does Dr. Hector Lerma practice?
Dr. Hector Lerma practices at 2455 Missouri Ave Ste B, Las Cruces, NM 880015122. Office phone: 5752221834.
What is Dr. Hector Lerma's NPI?
Dr. Hector Lerma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457747289, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hector Lerma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hector Lerma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hector Lerma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.