Bridgett Lerma, N APRN FNP-C
Bridgett Lerma is a Nurse Practitioner based in Ventura, CA with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Bridgett Lerma, N APRN FNP-C has been part of the Ventura medical community since 2021 in independent practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better34.94%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+29.8 pts)
34.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
157
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
226
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,909
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $89k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Bridgett Lerma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bridgett Lerma for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Ventura 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 Bridgett Lerma
NPI records show Dr. Lerma as active with telehealth listed in Ventura, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 664-1955.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bridgett Lerma
Practice Location
3442 Loma Vista Rd Ste C, Ventura, CA 93003-3086
Mailing Address
3442 Loma Vista Rd Ste C, Ventura, CA 93003-3086
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