Brenda Garces, MSN-AGACNP
NPI 1235803016 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Helotes, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Garces, MSN-AGACNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Helotes, TX (NPI 1235803016).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235803016
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN-AGACNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 04781523 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
228 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 78 | $96 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 62 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 46 | $136 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 42 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 50 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 35 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 30 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 25 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 16 |
| Nifedipine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-08-04
- Last updated
- 2021-08-04
- Certified
- 2021-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Garces's NPI number?
- Brenda Garces's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235803016, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Garces's specialty?
- Brenda Garces is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Garces located?
- Brenda Garces's practice location on file with NPPES is 13702 Topaz Lk, Helotes, TX 78023-3663.
- What is Brenda Garces's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Garces is (956) 784-2449.
- Does Brenda Garces accept Medicare?
- Brenda Garces is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Garces's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Garces's NPI (1235803016) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.