Jorge A Duchicela, M.D.
Jorge A Duchicela is a Family Medicine specialist based in Weimar, TX with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 42 years in family medicine, Jorge a Duchicela, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Weimar. A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
402 Youens Dr, Weimar, TX 78962-3680
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.3/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.07%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas1.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
613
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
905
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
19,505
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.11M
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Jorge a Duchicela
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jorge a Duchicela for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Weimar 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 Jorge a Duchicela
NPI records show Dr. Duchicela as active with telehealth listed in Weimar, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (979) 725-8545.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
402 Youens Dr, Weimar, TX 78962-3680
Mailing Address
402 Youens Dr, Weimar, TX 78962-3680
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