Veronica Brito, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Veronica Brito is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Temple, TX with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE

(254) 724-2111Temple, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in internal medicine, Veronica Brito, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in Temple. With 27+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Temple area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 265 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Temple27+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1632dNPPES updated 2021-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-3800

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

52%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

526

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

100

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

560

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $661k

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 (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

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. Board certified · Dec 2, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in TempleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Veronica Brito

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Veronica Brito for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Temple 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 Veronica Brito

NPI records show Dr. Brito as active with telehealth listed in Temple, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (254) 724-2111.

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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