Maria Lugo Ayarzagoitia, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Maria Lugo Ayarzagoitia is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Corpus Christi, TX with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(361) 425-1825Corpus Christi, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Maria Lugo Ayarzagoitia, NP-C has practiced nursing for 12+ years, working in group practice. A Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2,053 Nurse Practitioner providers in TXSee all Nurse Practitioner in Corpus Christi12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 4373dNPPES updated 2014-06-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5950 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4100

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.3%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

290

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

406

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

583

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $7k

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 (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5705 Aava, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4196

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Maria Lugo Ayarzagoitia

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Lugo Ayarzagoitia for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Corpus Christi 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 Maria Lugo Ayarzagoitia

Dr. Ayarzagoitia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Corpus Christi, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (361) 425-1825.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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