Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alejandro Verdugo, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Lubbock, TX

  • NPI 1679885297
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy
Lubbock, TX 794072520
(806) 744-7223
fax (806) 740-3325
Additional location
2412 50Th St
Lubbock, TX 794122504

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2022
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P4126 · Texas #BP20037607

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679885297. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,307
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$163,039
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 1,120 13 $17
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 362 29 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 174 124 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 139 107 $86
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 131 26 $1
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 93 79 $54
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 83 52 $100
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 48 48 $155
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 35 35 $104
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 31 30 $521

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$252
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 2 $74.01
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 3 $62.62
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $43.82
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $22.10
Orthofix Medical, Inc. 1 $21.90
Ossur Americas, Inc. 1 $14.24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $13.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$252

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
377
Patients
191
Total drug cost
$4,230
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 151 78 $1,967
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 78 44 $992
Meloxicam Generic 55 21 $161
Gabapentin Generic 32 12 $291
Celecoxib Generic 27 11 $565
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 19 14 $140
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 11 $114

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alejandro Verdugo's medical specialty?
Dr. Alejandro Verdugo practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Lubbock, TX.
Where does Dr. Alejandro Verdugo practice?
Dr. Alejandro Verdugo practices at 4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock, TX 794072520. Office phone: 8067447223.
What is Dr. Alejandro Verdugo's NPI?
Dr. Alejandro Verdugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679885297, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alejandro Verdugo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro Verdugo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alejandro Verdugo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.