Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Otero, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Ruidoso, NM

  • NPI 1720172109
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
129 El Paso Road, Lcmc White Mountain Medical Associates
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 630-8350
fax (575) 257-4055
Mailing address
Po Box 26666, Phs Provider Enrollment
Albuquerque, NM 871256666

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 15, 2008
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #MD2003-0049
Medicaid
NM #17351235

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720172109. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$43
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $22.17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $21.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$43

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
989
Patients
257
Total drug cost
$13,078
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 161 48 $1,381
Lisinopril Generic 127 38 $842
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 124 24 $1,072
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 78 21 $1,434
Gabapentin Generic 65 15 $1,519
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 60 20 $545
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 59 19 $823
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 46 16 $172
Allopurinol Generic 45 0 $458
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 42 0 $528

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Otero's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Otero practices Family Medicine Physician in Ruidoso, NM.
Where does Dr. Stephen Otero practice?
Dr. Stephen Otero practices at 129 El Paso Road, Ruidoso, NM 88345. Office phone: 5756308350.
What is Dr. Stephen Otero's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720172109, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Otero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Otero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.