Carmela P. Morales, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Carmela P. Morales is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in El Paso, TX with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carmela P. Morales, M.D. has been part of the El Paso medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.63/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1700 Curie Drive Suite 4800, El Paso, TX 79902-2992
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.63/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.8%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
331
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
316
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
868
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $112k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$187 received from industry
12 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 Carmela P. Morales's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1991)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Carmela P. Morales
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carmela P. Morales for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to El Paso 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 Carmela P. Morales
Dr. Morales is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in El Paso, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (915) 351-7000.
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 Carmela P. Morales
Practice Location
1700 Curie Drive Suite 4800, El Paso, TX 79902-2992
Mailing Address
1700 Curie Drive Suite 4800, El Paso, TX 79902-2992
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