Veronica Cadena, MD
Veronica Cadena, MD has been part of the Del Rio medical community since 2005 in group practice. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.41/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4898dNPPES updated 2012-12-07 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.41/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.26%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
581
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
802
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,358
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $775k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$143 received from industry
2 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 Veronica Cadena's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
34 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 Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1992)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Veronica Cadena
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Veronica Cadena for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Del Rio 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 Cadena
NPI records show Dr. Cadena as active with telehealth listed in Del Rio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (830) 775-8700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Veronica Cadena
Practice Location
2201 N Bedell Ave Ste a, Del Rio, TX 78840-8021
Mailing Address
2201 N Bedell Ave Ste a, Del Rio, TX 78840-8021
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