Rafael Garcia, MD
NPI 1336160852 · General Practice Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Garcia, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1336160852).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336160852
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J3700 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
424 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $86 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 65 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 36 | $124 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 26 | $10 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 166 | 47 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 158 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 154 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 | 52 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 121 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 | 37 |
| Azithromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,036 across 122 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2026-04-14
- Certified
- 2026-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Garcia's NPI number?
- Rafael Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336160852, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Garcia's specialty?
- Rafael Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Garcia located?
- Rafael Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 5440 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78417-9765.
- What is Rafael Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Garcia is (361) 226-7419.
- Does Rafael Garcia accept Medicare?
- Rafael Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Garcia's NPI (1336160852) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.