Quick answers
- Does Ernesto Garza Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernesto Garza Jr. 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 Ernesto Garza Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 197 services for Ernesto Garza Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernesto Garza Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1912126079. 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 Ernesto Garza Jr., 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 197 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)38 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)20 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)19 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)17 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)11 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis58%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
Hospitals where Ernesto Garza Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernesto Garza Jr. 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.
- Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450128
- Rio Grande Regional HospitalMcAllen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450711
- South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450119
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernesto Garza Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1330 E 6th St, Suite 304Weslaco, TX 78596 (956) 973‑5700
- 416 Lindberg AveMcAllen, TX 78501 (956) 630‑4161
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernesto Garza Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Knapp Medical Group14 clinicians in the group
- Luis M Reyes MD PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Knapp Medical Group
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 | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912126079 |
| 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