# Jose Lerma

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/jose-lerma-1164832515
NPI: 1164832515
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Jose Lerma is a internal medicine based in Mercedes, TX practicing at Pedro J. Penalo, M.d., P.a. with NPI 1164832515.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Internal Medicine
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2013
- NPI: 1164832515 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1164832515))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Pedro J. Penalo, M.d., P.a.
- Address: 330 N Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX, 785702728
- Phone: (956) 565-1561
- Group practice size: 4 members

## Insurance accepted (4 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 26 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 10 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Jose Lerma, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1164832515).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 41 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $637.

Largest disclosed payer: Lilly USA, LLC ($215 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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