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JOSE LERMA M.D.
NPI 1164832515
Internal Medicine in Weslaco, TX

Active since May 06, 2014PECOS Enrolled
906 S BRIDGE AVE, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 447-8600(956) 447-0335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Jose Lerma M.d. NPPES

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

JOSE LERMA M.D. (NPI 1164832515) is an individual internal medicine provider in Weslaco, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP10049392) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164832515
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSE LERMACredential: M.D.
Location Address906 S BRIDGE AVEWeslaco, TX 78596-7129
Mailing Address906 S Bridge AveWeslaco, TX 78596-7129 · (956) 447-8600 · Fax (956) 447-0335
Phone(956) 447-8600
Fax(956) 447-0335
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1164832515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10049392
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 582207 (TX)
906 S BRIDGE AVE, Weslaco, TX 78596
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Jose Lerma M.d. 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 78596 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ODALYS SANCHEZ
Internal Medicine
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 665-7049
NORA MEDINA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600
PEDRO J. PENALO, M.D., PLLC
Internal Medicine
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600
NORMA LINDA CANTU-MORALES NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600
PEDRO J PENALO MD
Internal Medicine
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600
TANIA FABIAN-NAVARRETE
Physician Assistant
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600
DR. CLAUDIA C. PIERSON M.D.
Internal Medicine
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600
MRS. CYNTHIA MARIE RIOS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
906 S BRIDGE AVE
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (956) 447-8600

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 Jose Lerma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Lerma is 1164832515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2014.

Where is Jose Lerma located?

Jose Lerma practices at 906 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596. The listed phone number is (956) 447-8600.

What is Jose Lerma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Jose Lerma enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Jose Lerma accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Jose Lerma as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Lerma was last updated on December 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.