Quick answers
- Does Joel F. Garza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel F. Garza 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 Joel F. Garza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 271 services for Joel F. Garza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel F. Garza's NPI number?
- 1780146787. 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 Joel F. Garza, 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 271 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)142 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)65 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)43 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%
- Diabetes73%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Heart failure52%
Hospitals where Joel F. Garza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel F. Garza 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.
- Doctors Hospital at RenaissanceEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450869
- South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450119
- Starr County Memorial HospitalRio Grande City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450654
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel F. Garza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 128 N FM, Suite 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (956) 487‑9025
- 301 W Expressway, Suite 83McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 632‑4000
- 5501 S McColl RdEdinburg, TX 78539 (956) 362‑8677
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel F. Garza as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McAllen Hospitalist Group PLLC108 clinicians in the group
- Renaissance Hospitalists41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Rio Grande City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rio Grande City, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McAllen Hospitalist Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780146787 |
| 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