Alba Esther Cereceres, AGACNP-BC
Alba Esther Cereceres is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in San Antonio, TX with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alba Esther Cereceres, AGACNP-BC has practiced nursing for 5+ years, working in group practice. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.44/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.53%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
314
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
235
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
847
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $736k
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 (+4%) — 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 (+5%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$375 received from industry
6 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 Alba Esther Cereceres's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 17, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2100X
Virtual Acute Care Care With Alba Esther Cereceres
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alba Esther Cereceres for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 Alba Esther Cereceres
NPI records show Dr. Cereceres as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 595-5300.
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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Practice Location
5206 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240-5251
Mailing Address
5206 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240-5251
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