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Hospitalist

Esmeralda Lugo, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · New Braunfels, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Esmeralda Lugo, MD is a hospitalist at 1401 Medical Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Phone: (512) 528-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Esmeralda Lugo had 137 Original Medicare patients and 144 services. NPI 1629203195. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Esmeralda Lugo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Esmeralda Lugo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esmeralda Lugo accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Esmeralda Lugo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 137 Original Medicare patients and 144 services for Esmeralda Lugo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Esmeralda Lugo's NPI number?
1629203195. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Esmeralda Lugo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients137
Services billed to Medicare144
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)132 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes58%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Chronic kidney disease50%

Hospitals where Esmeralda Lugo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Esmeralda Lugo at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Esmeralda Lugo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Esmeralda Lugo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services of Texas, PLLC387 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Cedar Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Park, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services of Texas, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629203195
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians