1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Mercedes
  5. Physician Assistant
  6. NPI Profile

RICARDO LERMA JR. PA-C
NPI 1043628712
Physician Assistant in Mercedes, TX

Active since July 25, 2014PECOS Enrolled
801 WEST 2ND STREET, MERCEDES, TX 78570(956) 565-6373(956) 565-6177 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ricardo Lerma Jr. Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICARDO LERMA JR. PA-C (NPI 1043628712) is an individual physician assistant in Mercedes, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA05833) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043628712
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameRICARDO LERMA JR.Credential: PA-C
Location Address801 WEST 2ND STREETMercedes, TX 78570
Mailing Address801 West 2nd StreetMercedes, TX 78570 · (956) 565-6373 · Fax (956) 565-6177
Phone(956) 565-6373
Fax(956) 565-6177
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2014
✔ NPI 1043628712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA05833
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
801 WEST 2ND STREET, Mercedes, TX 78570
Open in Google Maps ↗

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ricardo Lerma Jr. Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78570 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ricardo Lerma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Lerma is 1043628712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2014.

Where is Ricardo Lerma located?

Ricardo Lerma practices at 801 West 2nd Street, Mercedes, TX 78570. The listed phone number is (956) 565-6373.

What is Ricardo Lerma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Ricardo Lerma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Lerma is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Lerma was last updated on July 25, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.