Christen Garza, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1770978058 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christen Garza, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1770978058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770978058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP127728 / RN 787498 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
113 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 113 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$81 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 128 | 49 |
| Letrozole | 36 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | — |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 25 | — |
| Alendronate Sodium | 17 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 17 | — |
| Exemestane | 16 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-02
- Last updated
- 2015-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christen Garza's NPI number?
- Christen Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770978058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christen Garza's specialty?
- Christen Garza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christen Garza located?
- Christen Garza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Christen Garza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christen Garza is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Christen Garza accept Medicare?
- Christen Garza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christen Garza's NPI active?
- Yes — Christen Garza's NPI (1770978058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.