Ricardo Garcia, M.D.
NPI 1871547521 · Infectious Disease Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Garcia, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1871547521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871547521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J7966 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
882 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 563 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 192 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 74 | $167 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 14 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 50 | 25 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 49 | — |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 39 | — |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 33 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 31 | 25 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 30 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2024-05-23
- Certified
- 2024-05-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Garcia's NPI number?
- Ricardo Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871547521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Garcia's specialty?
- Ricardo Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Garcia located?
- Ricardo Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 78503-1527.
- What is Ricardo Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Garcia is (956) 630-5530.
- Does Ricardo Garcia accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Garcia's NPI (1871547521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.