Quick answers
- Does Joseph R. Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. 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 Joseph R. Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 952 Original Medicare patients and 1,768 services for Joseph R. Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph R. Garcia's NPI number?
- 1376686329. 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 Joseph R. 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 | 952 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,768 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)586 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)349 services
- Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report (93351)132 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional (93227)124 services
- Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)111 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 cholesterol65%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Arthritis39%
- Heart failure29%
Hospitals where Joseph R. Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph R. 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.
- Billings Clinic HospitalBillings, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270004
- Johnson County Healthcare CenterBuffalo, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 531308
- Sheridan Memorial HospitalSheridan, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530006
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph R. Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 W 5th StSheridan, WY 82801 (307) 672‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Garcia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Big Horn Health Network91 clinicians in the group
- Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
Other interventional cardiologists in Wyoming
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wyoming — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Big Horn Health Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376686329 |
| 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