Ruben Garcia, M.D.
NPI 1639265846 · Family Medicine Physician · Defuniak Springs, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruben Garcia, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Defuniak Springs, FL (NPI 1639265846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639265846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME59559 (FL)
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
22 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 22 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$3 (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 · 182 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 465 | 92 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 432 | 118 |
| Losartan Potassium | 378 | 117 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 342 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 340 | 83 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 331 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$405 across 18 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2017-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruben Garcia's NPI number?
- Ruben Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639265846, 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 Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruben Garcia located?
- Ruben Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 411 E Nelson Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433-7444.
- What is Ruben Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruben Garcia is (850) 892-4791.
- 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 (1639265846) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.