G. Michael Lopez, M.D.
G. Michael Lopez is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Las Vegas, NM with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 48 years in internal medicine, G. Michael Lopez, M.D. is a long-established internist in Las Vegas. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 19% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 444dNPPES updated 2025-03-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
105 Mills Ave Ste 300, Las Vegas, NM 87701-4169
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in New Mexico on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.13/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.95%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
3.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
430
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
748
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
15,229
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.71M
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$408 received from industry
14 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 G. Michael Lopez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Stanford University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Stanford University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With G. Michael Lopez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with G. Michael Lopez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Las Vegas 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 G. Michael Lopez
Dr. Lopez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Las Vegas, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 425-9311.
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
105 Mills Ave Ste 300, Las Vegas, NM 87701-4169
Mailing Address
105 Mills Ave Ste 300, Las Vegas, NM 87701-4169
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