Ricardo Garza-Gongora, MD
NPI 1942462544 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Garza-Gongora, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1942462544).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942462544
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M9304 (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
17 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
2,335 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 215 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 133 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 127 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 121 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 106 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast73700 | 99 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 95 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-26
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Garza-Gongora's NPI number?
- Ricardo Garza-Gongora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942462544, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Garza-Gongora's specialty?
- Ricardo Garza-Gongora is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Garza-Gongora located?
- Ricardo Garza-Gongora's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Ricardo Garza-Gongora's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Garza-Gongora is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Ricardo Garza-Gongora accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Garza-Gongora is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Garza-Gongora's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Garza-Gongora's NPI (1942462544) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.