Joseph Garza, MD
NPI 1477175800 · Family Medicine Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Garza, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1477175800).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477175800
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 101 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 97 | 49 |
| Metformin Hcl | 95 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 93 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 79 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$140 across 2 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
- 2020-05-07
- Last updated
- 2023-08-24
- Certified
- 2023-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Garza's NPI number?
- Joseph Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477175800, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Garza's specialty?
- Joseph Garza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Garza located?
- Joseph Garza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 E Fern Ave Ste B3, Mcallen, TX 78501-1467.
- What is Joseph Garza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Garza is (956) 971-9548.
- Does Joseph Garza accept Medicare?
- Joseph Garza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Garza's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Garza's NPI (1477175800) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.