Victor Hugo Gonzalez, MD

Retina Specialist Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Victor Hugo Gonzalez is a Retina Specialist Ophthalmology specialist based in Mcallen, TX with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(956) 631-8875Mcallen, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Victor Hugo Gonzalez, MD practices as part of a group retina specialist ophthalmology specialist practice in Mcallen, TX. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.05/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Ophthalmology providers in TXSee all Ophthalmology in Mcallen38+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 227dNPPES updated 2025-10-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1309 E Ridge Road Suite 1, Mcallen, TX 78503-1518

Fax: (956) 682-6280
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

99.05/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.5 pts)

Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

484

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

1,264

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,734

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $579k

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 Diabetes.

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)43%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+3%)21%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$24.3k received from industry

97 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Victor Hugo Gonzalez's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    Harvard Medical School

  2. Board certified · Oct 7, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist in McallenAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Taxonomy: 207WX0107X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 4830, Edinburg, TX 78540-4830

Differs from practice location

Virtual Retina Specialist Care With Victor Hugo Gonzalez

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Victor Hugo Gonzalez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Mcallen 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 Victor Hugo Gonzalez

NPI records show Dr. Gonzalez as active with telehealth listed in Mcallen, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 631-8875.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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