Quick answers
- Does Rafael Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael 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 Rafael Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 365 Original Medicare patients and 1,880 services for Rafael Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael Garcia's NPI number?
- 1144317637. 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 Rafael 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 | 365 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,880 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,025 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)199 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)149 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)87 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)71 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure63%
- Diabetes24%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Rafael Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael 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.
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 410Albuquerque, NM 87110
- 2101 Unser Blvd SE, Nmo Rio Rancho ClinicRio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 724‑4700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael Garcia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC75 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Utah School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144317637 |
| 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