Quick answers
- Does Alfredo T. Garcia Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alfredo T. Garcia 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 Alfredo T. Garcia Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 2,228 services for Alfredo T. Garcia Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alfredo T. Garcia Iii's NPI number?
- 1851388698. 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 Alfredo T. Garcia 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 | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,228 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)498 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)486 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)285 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)214 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)136 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).
- Diabetes75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- High blood pressure72%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis43%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alfredo T. Garcia Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12121 Richmond Ave, Suite 309Houston, TX 77082 (713) 783‑5555
Specialties
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Other cardiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851388698 |
| 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