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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Ricardo A. Garza, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Del Rio, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Ricardo A. Garza, MD is a cardiologist at 6800 Ih 10, Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78201. Phone: (210) 614-6391. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo A. Garza had 397 Original Medicare patients and 2,242 services. NPI 1962409383. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricardo A. Garza, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ricardo A. Garza accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo A. 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 Ricardo A. Garza see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 397 Original Medicare patients and 2,242 services for Ricardo A. Garza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo A. Garza's NPI number?
1962409383. 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 Ricardo A. 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 patients397
Services billed to Medicare2,242
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)832 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)408 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)326 services
  4. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)100 services
  5. Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (93016)85 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease75%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%

Hospitals where Ricardo A. Garza works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo A. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ricardo A. Garza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962409383
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians