Adolfo Enrique Kaplan, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 33 years in internal medicine, Adolfo Enrique Kaplan, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Weslaco. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.86/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1604 E 8th St Suite a, Weslaco, TX 78596-5587
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202390.86/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.51%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas0.51% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better64.7%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
656
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
997
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,783
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6.86M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$163 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Adolfo Enrique Kaplan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Adolfo Enrique Kaplan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Adolfo Enrique Kaplan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Weslaco required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Adolfo Enrique Kaplan
Dr. Kaplan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Weslaco, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 447-5557.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Adolfo Enrique Kaplan
Practice Location
1604 E 8th St Suite a, Weslaco, TX 78596-5587
Mailing Address
1604 E 8th St Suite a, Weslaco, TX 78596-5587
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