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- 21 Spurs Ln, Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78240
About Dr. Lopez
Hector U. Lopez, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in family medicine — sports medicine. Hector trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 2006. According to Medicare claims data, Hector cared for 1,260 Medicare patients across 11,200 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. This provider record is associated with NPI 1043494032.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (210) 699-8326
- Email not available
Practice Locations
21 SPURS LN STE 300
San Antonio, TX 78240
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,200 services · 1,260 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
560 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
222 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
62 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
45 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
30 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7332 |
8,160 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,414 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7326 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Hector U. Lopez's specialty?
Hector U. Lopez is a family doctor in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Hector U. Lopez?
Hector U. Lopez is listed at 21 Spurs Ln Ste 300, San Antonio, TX 78240. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Hector U. Lopez?
The number on file is (210) 699-8326. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Hector U. Lopez's NPI number?
Hector U. Lopez's National Provider Identifier is 1043494032. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Hector U. Lopez's education?
Hector U. Lopez attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Hector U. Lopez been practicing?
Hector U. Lopez has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Hector U. Lopez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Hector U. Lopez performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Hector U. Lopez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Hector U. Lopez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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