Hector Enrique Ramirez, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Hector Enrique Ramirez is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Temple, TX with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hector Enrique Ramirez, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Temple, TX in group practice. Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better53%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-29.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
158
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
491
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $825k
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+20%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$113 received from industry
2 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 Hector Enrique Ramirez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 13, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Hector Enrique Ramirez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hector Enrique Ramirez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Temple 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 Hector Enrique Ramirez
Dr. Ramirez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Temple, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 724-2364.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing Address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
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