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2026 NPPES data Independent Duty Medical Technicians NPI 1538265913 M.D.
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Independent Duty Medical Technicians in Pharr, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,316 in Independent Duty Medical Technicians, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 325 beneficiaries · Independent Duty Medical Technicians avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$111.54
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Juana Espejo, M.D. filed 6,391 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Independent Duty Medical Technicians in Pharr, Texas, prescribing 82% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $111.54
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Juana Espejo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,391 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Juana Espejo, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Independent Duty Medical Technicians
Medicare Part D claims
6,391 356% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Independent Duty Medical Technicians compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Independent Duty Medical Technicians. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Juana Espejo, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Independent Duty Medical Technicians provider holding M.D. credentials at 2404 S CAGE BLVD, Pharr, TX, 78577, with a listed phone of (956) 212-6486. NPI 1538265913 was issued on 09/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,391 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 325 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
Independent Duty Medical Technicians is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,316 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,401 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538265913 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Independent Duty Medical Technicians |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Juana Espejo, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Juana Maria Espejo MD PA
Pharr, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Juana Espejo, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$112
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk Inc
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Juana Espejo, M.D.. To verify Juana Espejo, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Juana Espejo, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Independent Duty Medical Technicians average
15% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 6,391 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
6,391
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
325
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,834
- Total Day Supply
- 399,194
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $877K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $163K
- Opioid Claims
- 98 (1.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 262
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 83, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Juana Espejo, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
350 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
291 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
233 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
216 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
195 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
177 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
155 claims
- Omeprazole 118
Omeprazole
118 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 291 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 233 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 216 |
| Losartan Potassium | 195 |
| Metformin Hcl | 177 |
| Gabapentin | 155 |
| Omeprazole | 118 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 114 |
| Famotidine | 112 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Independent Duty Medical Technicians Overview
How Juana Espejo, M.D. fits within the Independent Duty Medical Technicians landscape nationally.
1,316
Independent Duty Medical Technicians Providers in US
51
States with Independent Duty Medical Technicians
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider
Juana Espejo, M.D.'s 6,391 claims are above the specialty average of 1,401.
Nearby Independent Duty Medical Technicians Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Espejo.
Dr. Mabel Aguirre
IDMT
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Danielle Alexander Gilman
IDMT
Abilene, TX
Jhosselin Alonzo
Sheppard Afb,, TX
Dr. Herbert Andrews
IDMT
Lackland A F B, TX
Dr. Aimee Arendes
IDMT
Sheppard Afb, TX
Compare Independent Duty Medical Technicians nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Independent Duty Medical Technicians peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juana Espejo, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Juana Espejo, M.D. specializes in Independent Duty Medical Technicians and practices in Pharr, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Juana Espejo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Juana Espejo, M.D. wrote 6,391 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 325 beneficiaries.
Where is Juana Espejo, M.D. located? ▼
Juana Espejo, M.D. is located at 2404 S CAGE BLVD, Pharr, TX, 78577. Phone: (956) 212-6486.
What is Juana Espejo, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Juana Espejo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538265913, issued on 09/15/2006.
Does Juana Espejo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Juana Espejo, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $877K in brand drug costs.
Does Juana Espejo, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Juana Espejo, M.D. had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Independent Duty Medical Technicians providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,316 Independent Duty Medical Technicians providers across 51 states in the US. The average Independent Duty Medical Technicians provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Juana Espejo, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Juana Espejo, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Juana Espejo, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Juana Espejo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,391 Part D claims and 325 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Juana Espejo, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Juana Espejo, M.D.'s NPI is 1538265913 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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