Robert F Yerrington, M.D,
Robert F Yerrington is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert F Yerrington, M.D, has been part of the San Antonio medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 781dNPPES updated 2024-04-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
366 W Sunset Rd Bldg 2, San Antonio, TX 78209-1774
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 = better2.87%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
131
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
167
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,129
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $208k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$130 received from industry
8 transactions 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 Robert F Yerrington's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Board certified · Apr 1, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
48 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 Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1978)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Robert F Yerrington
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert F Yerrington for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 Robert F Yerrington
NPI records show Dr. Yerrington as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 545-4060.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert F Yerrington
Practice Location
366 W Sunset Rd Bldg 2, San Antonio, TX 78209-1774
Mailing Address
366 W Sunset Rd Bldg 2, San Antonio, TX 78209-1774
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