Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ruben Lerma, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1568670925
- 19 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
13725 Northwest Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 784105127
(800) 893-9698 - Mailing address
-
200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 201
Lafayette, LA 705083870
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #F6874
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568670925. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
24
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,190
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 13 | 12 | $70 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 11 | 11 | $117 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 49 peers in Corpus Christi Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
152
Patients
142
Total drug cost
$1,009
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | Generic | 42 | 39 | $152 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 26 | 24 | $344 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 25 | 24 | $216 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 18 | 15 | $47 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 15 | 15 | $79 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 14 | 13 | $81 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $89 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ruben Lerma's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruben Lerma practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Ruben Lerma practice?
Dr. Ruben Lerma practices at 13725 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784105127. Office phone: 8008939698.
What is Dr. Ruben Lerma's NPI?
Dr. Ruben Lerma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568670925, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Ruben Lerma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.