Nicholas Garcia, MD
NPI 1659336535 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Garcia, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1659336535).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659336535
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11697 (NH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 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
1,137 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 154 | $31 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 143 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 121 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $126 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 75 | $123 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cilostazol | 41 | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 38 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 17 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 13 | — |
| Cephalexin | 12 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2016-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Garcia's NPI number?
- Nicholas Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659336535, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Garcia's specialty?
- Nicholas Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Garcia located?
- Nicholas Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 419 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405-3799.
- What is Nicholas Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Garcia is (253) 403-8410.
- Does Nicholas Garcia accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Garcia's NPI (1659336535) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.