Quick answers
- Does Jose C. Garcia Blanco accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose C. Garcia Blanco 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 Jose C. Garcia Blanco see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 206 services for Jose C. Garcia Blanco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose C. Garcia Blanco's NPI number?
- 1184001976. 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 Jose C. Garcia Blanco, 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 | 82 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 206 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)162 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)12 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%
- Diabetes71%
- Heart failure60%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
Hospitals where Jose C. Garcia Blanco works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose C. Garcia Blanco 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.
- Las Palmas Medical Center a Campus of LPDS HealthcEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450107
- Sierra Medical CenterEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450668
- The Hospitals of Providence - East CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670047
- The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450002
- The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670120
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose C. Garcia Blanco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7878 Gateway Blvd E, Suite 204El Paso, TX 79915 (915) 999‑4009
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose C. Garcia Blanco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- River Valley Pulmonary Consultants, PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
Other critical care doctors in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in River Valley Pulmonary Consultants, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184001976 |
| 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