Ruben Garcia, M.D.
NPI 1639188501 · Specialist · Athens, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Garcia, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Athens, TX (NPI 1639188501).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639188501
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F9465 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,391 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 | 317 | $120 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 222 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 158 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 144 | $9 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 104 | $60 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 857 | 228 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 546 | 150 |
| Finasteride | 168 | 48 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 110 | 92 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 96 | 36 |
| Cefdinir | 80 | 63 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 72 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 6 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
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2015-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Garcia's NPI number?
- Ruben Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639188501, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruben Garcia's specialty?
- Ruben Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Ruben Garcia located?
- Ruben Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 South Palestine, Athens, TX 75751-5739.
- What is Ruben Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Garcia is (903) 675-9339.
- Does Ruben Garcia accept Medicare?
- Ruben Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruben Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruben Garcia's NPI (1639188501) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.