Quick answers
- Does Rudy Garza Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rudy Garza Iii 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 Rudy Garza Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 170 Original Medicare patients and 197 services for Rudy Garza Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rudy Garza Iii's NPI number?
- 1497040141. 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 Rudy Garza Iii, 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 | 170 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 197 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)71 services
- Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)29 services
- Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01942)24 services
- Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01940)14 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Anxiety59%
- Depression46%
- Diabetes44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rudy Garza Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 343‑2466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rudy Garza Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Other pain management doctors in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497040141 |
| 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
- 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