Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Mcallen, TX with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Mcallen, TX in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 92% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 248dNPPES updated 2025-09-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, Mcallen, TX 78503-1238
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 92% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.47/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
Top 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
232
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
146
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
421
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $169k
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Mcallen 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 Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez
NPI records show Dr. Suazo Hernandez as active with telehealth listed in Mcallen, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 321-7766.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lia Patricia Suazo Hernandez
Practice Location
110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, Mcallen, TX 78503-1238
Mailing Address
110 E Savannah Ave Bldg B102, Mcallen, TX 78503-1238
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