Quick answers
- Does Francisco Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco Garcia accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Francisco Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 1,520 services for Francisco Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco Garcia's NPI number?
- 1003858978. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Francisco Garcia, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 271 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,520 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)532 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)358 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)113 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)93 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)92 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Francisco Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco Garcia at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- University Health SystemSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450213
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 Concord Plaza Dr, Suite 300San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 804‑5400
- 701 S Zarzamora St, Tx Diabetes Inst ThpySan Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 358‑7024
- 9522 Huebner RdSan Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 478‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco Garcia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Medicine Associates605 clinicians in the group
- The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group LLP142 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Medicine Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southwest School Of Medicine And Hospital |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003858978 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians