Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jose Lerma, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Weslaco, TX
- NPI 1164832515
- 12 yrs on file
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
906 S Bridge Ave
Weslaco, TX 785967129
(956) 447-8600
fax (956) 447-0335 - Additional location
-
330 N Ohio Ave
Mercedes, TX 785702728
(956) 565-1561
fax (956) 565-5373
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 26, 2025
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #BP10049392 · Texas #582207
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164832515. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
377
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$43,938
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 256 | 89 | $114 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 47 | 47 | $110 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 38 | 38 | $162 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 24 | 19 | $76 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 12 | 12 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Weslaco Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$637
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 19 | $215.32 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $92.76 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 4 | $84.18 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $62.13 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $56.47 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $39.03 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $27.87 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $25.00 | |
| Averitas Pharma INC. | 1 | $19.43 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $14.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
159
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$1,111
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 42 | 29 | $328 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 20 | 14 | $164 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 17 | 16 | $75 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 16 | 16 | $84 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 14 | 12 | $165 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 14 | 11 | $80 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 13 | 0 | $48 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $125 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 11 | 11 | $44 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jose Lerma's medical specialty?
Dr. Jose Lerma practices Internal Medicine Physician in Weslaco, TX.
Where does Dr. Jose Lerma practice?
Dr. Jose Lerma practices at 906 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX 785967129. Office phone: 9564478600.
What is Dr. Jose Lerma's NPI?
Dr. Jose Lerma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164832515, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Jose Lerma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.