Ruben D Bocanegra, MD
Ruben D Bocanegra is a Family Medicine specialist based in Laredo, TX with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 44 years in family medicine, Ruben D Bocanegra, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Laredo. With 44+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Laredo area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
Older · 1485dNPPES updated 2022-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy Ste 101-B, Laredo, TX 78043-4725
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
49
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
100
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,752
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $234k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$105 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 Ruben D Bocanegra's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
44 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
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ruben D Bocanegra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruben D Bocanegra for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Laredo 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 Ruben D Bocanegra
NPI records show Dr. Bocanegra as active with telehealth listed in Laredo, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 724-2800.
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 Ruben D Bocanegra
Practice Location
4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy Ste 101-B, Laredo, TX 78043-4725
Mailing Address
4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy Ste 101-B, Laredo, TX 78043-4725
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