Awilda Altagracia Lugo Mendez, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner

(203) 756-8021Waterbury, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Awilda Altagracia Lugo Mendez, APRN specializes in nursing, serving patients in Waterbury, CT in group practice. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 10 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.4/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 57% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 358 Nurse Practitioner providers in CTSee all Nurse Practitioner in Waterbury10+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 3403dNPPES updated 2017-01-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

80 Phoenix Ave Ste 201, Waterbury, CT 06702-1418

Fax: (888) 965-5624
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Connecticut, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

89.4/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.7%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

274

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

60

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

257

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $48k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+37%)69%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
54%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$125 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Awilda Altagracia Lugo Mendez's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 10 years in practice

    Established

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Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

241-3 Judith Lane, Waterbury, CT 06704

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Awilda Altagracia Lugo Mendez

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Awilda Altagracia Lugo Mendez for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Waterbury 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 Awilda Altagracia Lugo Mendez

Dr. Lugo Mendez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 756-8021.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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