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Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

3100 N Lee Trevino Drive
El Paso, TX 79936

(915) 533-7465

Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD is an orthopedist in El Paso, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD is affiliated with Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare and Las Palmas Medical Center.

Office Locations

3100 N Lee Trevino Drive
El Paso, TX 79936

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1700 Murchison Drive
El Paso, TX 79902

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7420 Remcon Circle Suite a2
El Paso, TX 79912

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Some issues Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	942
hip imaging	74
hospital care	16
injections	262
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	195
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	65
X-rays	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2013 were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	244
doctor visit	860
hip imaging	38
injections	244
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	169
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	24
rehabilitation	242
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	230

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	287
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	40
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2014 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	260
doctor visit	761
hip imaging	18
injections	260
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	102
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	333
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	134

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	240
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	33
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	792
injections	264
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	84
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	21
rehabilitation	107
spinal procedures	48
X-rays	153

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	500
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	84
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2016 were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	238
doctor visit	755
injections	238
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	108
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	209
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	145

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	216
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	37
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	249
doctor visit	717
injections	249
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	148
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	187

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	223
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	39
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2018 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
doctor visit	650
injections	206
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	75
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	399
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	109

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	181
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	190
doctor visit	514
injections	190
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	77
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	104

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	158
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	41
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
doctor visit	381
injections	140
musculoskeletal imaging	31
X-rays	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	30
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	157
doctor visit	465
injections	157
musculoskeletal imaging	42
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	54

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	129
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	39
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
doctor visit	492
hip imaging	12
injections	182
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	53
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	131
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	33
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated as an orthopedist in El Paso, TX were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

aspiration	217
doctor visit	666
hip imaging	35
hospital care	16
injections	217
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	98
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	18
rehabilitation	258
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	121
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	197
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	124
85 and over	37
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare

Las Palmas Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in El Paso, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-07

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The nurses and especially Dr. Urrea were thorough with their explanations of the medical processes and procedures in the orthopedic rehabilitation of my torn MCL!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-29

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NP is great she's awesome but sometimes it's good to actually see Dr Urrea

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-02

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Dr Urrea is a great Physician with a very sensitive heart for his patients

Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-10-22

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Was rushed. Very brief interaction. Seemed like assembly line medicine.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-18

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I felt well cared for.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-31

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All went well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-09

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Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-23

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Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-17

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Good

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luis H. Urrea III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Rattan and Associates	$2,830 $2,830
Desert Mountain Medical	$1,410 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $1,410
Stryker Corporation	$485 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $181	KNEES $144	None $100	Axsos $60
Arthrex, Inc.	$467 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $467
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$346 Navio Surgical System $177	Regeneten $109	Firstpass $53	Coblation Wands $6
Other	$689 MAKOplasty $186	UE - Ascend Flex $105	Palacos $95	SYNVISC-ONE $77	Osteoarthritis of the knee $45	Other $183

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,265
Food and Beverage	$1,666
Travel and Lodging	$1,295

Biography

Dr. Luis Urrea is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in El Paso, TX. Dr. Urrea's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare. He has an open panel in El Paso, TX according to Doctor.com. Dr. Urrea is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.