Charles Garcia, MD
NPI 1821093626 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Garcia, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1821093626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821093626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D6429 (TX)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
593 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 | 223 | $129 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 126 | $40 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 83 | $36 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 44 | $88 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 29 | $63 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 27 | $113 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,468 | 549 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 390 | 235 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 273 | 111 |
| Timolol Maleate | 257 | 108 |
| Fluorometholone | 255 | 173 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 245 | 101 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 218 | 99 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 24 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1315 St Joseph PkwySte 1205Houston, TX 77002-8235Phone: (713) 659-3937Fax: (713) 659-2553
- 16001 Park Ten Pl Ste 215Houston, TX 77084-5156Phone: (713) 929-3555Fax: (713) 929-3586
- 12970 East FwyHouston, TX 77015-5710Phone: (281) 332-1559Fax: (281) 332-3394
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-17
- Last updated
- 2025-01-08
- Certified
- 2025-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Garcia's NPI number?
- Charles Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821093626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Garcia's specialty?
- Charles Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Garcia located?
- Charles Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 4704 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6122.
- What is Charles Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Garcia is (713) 333-0151.
- Does Charles Garcia accept Medicare?
- Charles Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Garcia's NPI (1821093626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.