Quick answers
- Does Melissa O. Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melissa O. Garcia may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa O. Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 447 Original Medicare patients and 1,319 services for Melissa O. Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa O. Garcia's NPI number?
- 1821083213. 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 Melissa O. 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 | 447 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,319 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)509 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)228 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)170 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)76 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)53 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Melissa O. Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa O. 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa O. Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10425 Huffmeister RdHouston, TX 77065 (281) 469‑7704
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa O. Garcia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Barnard Family Health Centers PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821083213 |
| 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