Hector Lerma, M.D.
NPI 1457747289 · Internal Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Lerma, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1457747289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457747289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2018-0055 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
754 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 288 | $80 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 168 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 149 | $171 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 53 | $210 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 35 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 149 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 142 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 139 | 46 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 126 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 120 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 119 | 42 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-08
- Last updated
- 2025-01-31
- Certified
- 2025-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Lerma's NPI number?
- Hector Lerma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457747289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Lerma's specialty?
- Hector Lerma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Lerma located?
- Hector Lerma's practice location on file with NPPES is 2455 Missouri Ave Ste B, Las Cruces, NM 88001-5122.
- What is Hector Lerma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Lerma is (575) 222-1834.
- Does Hector Lerma accept Medicare?
- Hector Lerma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Lerma's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Lerma's NPI (1457747289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.