Summary

NP Lerma began his nursing career in a Physical Rehabilitation unit at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen Texas. While working as a registered nurse, he became extremely passionate about health promotion and prevention. In San Antonio his focus changed to cardiac nursing where he worked for 13 years at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital. His passion for medicine grew and he decided to focus his energy on becoming a family nurse practitioner, with a goal to help patients manage chronic diseases using prevention and empowerment while practicing evidence-based medicine. Since becoming a nurse practitioner, he feels more fulfilled with his career and has garnered a broader view of his patients' healthcare needs and goals. NP Lerma believes that comprehensive health management encompasses the benefits of prevention, patient empowerment and lifelong learning in the patient-provider relationship. His goal is to be proactive and supportive while delivering culturally appropriate care to each individual patient.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

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San Antonio , TXForney , TXRound Rock , TXHouston , TX
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gerardo Lerma

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Gerardo Lerma has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Gerardo Lerma has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Texas, 2025, Expired

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerardo Lerma accepting new patients?
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Does Gerardo Lerma accept my insurance?
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Where is Gerardo Lerma's office located?
Gerardo Lerma's office is located at 124 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX, 78205.
Which hospitals is Gerardo Lerma affiliated with?
Gerardo Lerma is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.
Does Gerardo Lerma accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Gerardo Lerma has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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