Nelson Garza, CRNA
NPI 1215566278 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Garza, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215566278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215566278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
111 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 32 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 21 | $61 |
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01938 | 18 | $48 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 17 | $86 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 12 | $196 |
| Anesthesia for Placement Or Revision of Blood Flow Shunt01844 | 11 | $136 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6606 Lbj Fwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75240-6524Phone: (972) 715-5000Fax: (972) 715-9976
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-02
- Last updated
- 2021-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Garza's NPI number?
- Nelson Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215566278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Garza's specialty?
- Nelson Garza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nelson Garza located?
- Nelson Garza's practice location on file with NPPES is 10318 Jillana Kaye Dr, Houston, TX 77086-2034.
- What is Nelson Garza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Garza is (281) 948-6242.
- Does Nelson Garza accept Medicare?
- Nelson Garza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Garza's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Garza's NPI (1215566278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.