Hector Enrique Ramirez, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

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.

(254) 724-2364Temple, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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.

1 of 151 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Temple9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

53%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+20%)54%

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

Mood Disorders
48%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$113 received from industry

2 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 Hector Enrique Ramirez's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 13, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in TempleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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