Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles, MD
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Denton, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles, MD has been part of the Denton medical community since 2011 in group practice. With 20+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Denton area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1614dNPPES updated 2021-12-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.57%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
478
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,655
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $446k
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 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$478 received from industry
24 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 Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Mailing address
2812 Dorset, The Colony, TX 75056-3592
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Denton 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 Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles
NPI records show Dr. Brito Telles as active with telehealth listed in Denton, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (940) 566-5010.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Marcelo Ernesto Brito Telles
Practice Location
1512 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205-7282
Mailing Address
2812 Dorset, The Colony, TX 75056-3592
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