Veronica Lerma, FNP
NPI 1720442023 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veronica Lerma, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1720442023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720442023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP127710 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 112 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 78 | 30 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 63 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 61 | 23 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 across 13 records (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
- 2016-04-12
- Last updated
- 2022-04-08
- Certified
- 2022-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veronica Lerma's NPI number?
- Veronica Lerma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720442023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veronica Lerma's specialty?
- Veronica Lerma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Veronica Lerma located?
- Veronica Lerma's practice location on file with NPPES is 6828 Springfield Ave, Laredo, TX 78041-2286.
- What is Veronica Lerma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veronica Lerma is (956) 791-8008.
- Does Veronica Lerma accept Medicare?
- Veronica Lerma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veronica Lerma's NPI active?
- Yes — Veronica Lerma's NPI (1720442023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.