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DR. LIA PATRICIA SUAZO HERNANDEZ M.D.
NPI 1831441518
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Mcallen, TX

Active since October 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
110 E SAVANNAH AVE BLDG B102, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 321-7766(956) 513-0494 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2025, Jun 23, 2025, Jan 16, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LIA PATRICIA SUAZO HERNANDEZ M.D. (NPI 1831441518) is an individual infectious disease provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (R1137) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831441518
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. LIA PATRICIA SUAZO HERNANDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address110 E SAVANNAH AVE BLDG B102Mcallen, TX 78503-1238
Mailing Address110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102Mcallen, TX 78503-1238 · (956) 321-7766 · Fax (956) 513-0494
Phone(956) 321-7766
Fax(956) 513-0494
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1831441518 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R1137
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
110 E SAVANNAH AVE BLDG B102, Mcallen, TX 78503
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739462706
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170217000459
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
267 services106 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
150 services82 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
97 services93 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
25 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.92
Improvement Activities40
Cost87.65

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
84%83 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
5%145 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
17%350 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
6%133 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
5%351 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 75% · 175 patients
81%175 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
20%111 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

VALLEY INFECTIOUS DISEASES SPECIALISTS PLLC
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
110 E SAVANNAH AVE BLDG B102
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 321-7766

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 Lia Suazo Hernandez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lia Suazo Hernandez is 1831441518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2012.

Where is Lia Suazo Hernandez located?

Lia Suazo Hernandez practices at 110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 321-7766.

What is Lia Suazo Hernandez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Lia Suazo Hernandez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lia Suazo Hernandez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lia Suazo Hernandez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Lia Suazo Hernandez 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.

Is Lia Suazo Hernandez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lia Suazo Hernandez is affiliated with Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lia Suazo Hernandez was last updated on September 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.