Monica Briones, M.D.
Monica Briones is a Family Medicine specialist based in Edgewood, NM with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NM can see Monica Briones, M.D. in person in Edgewood or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio graduate since 2003, she brings 23+ years of experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2585dNPPES updated 2019-04-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico 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 = better2.05%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico2.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
332
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,925
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $282k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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.
$242 received from industry
14 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 Monica Briones's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
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 Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
2001 Centro Familiar Blvd Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87105-4592
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Monica Briones
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Monica Briones for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Edgewood 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 Monica Briones
NPI records show Dr. Briones as active with telehealth listed in Edgewood, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 281-3406.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Monica Briones
Practice Location
7 Municipal Way, Edgewood, NM 87015
Mailing Address
2001 Centro Familiar Blvd Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87105-4592
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