Ricardo Garza, APRN-CNP
NPI 1497258818 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Garza, APRN-CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1497258818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497258818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN-CNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP136886 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
127 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $103 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 17 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 17 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $135 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 117 | 110 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 52 | 51 |
| Azithromycin | 44 | 44 |
| Naproxen | 39 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 31 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 | 26 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$348 across 7 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
- 2018-03-12
- Last updated
- 2023-09-28
- Certified
- 2023-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Garza's NPI number?
- Ricardo Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497258818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Garza's specialty?
- Ricardo Garza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ricardo Garza located?
- Ricardo Garza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1421 N Col Rowe Blvd Ste a, Mcallen, TX 78501-2304.
- What is Ricardo Garza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Garza is (956) 362-5030.
- Does Ricardo Garza accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Garza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Garza's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Garza's NPI (1497258818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.