JOSEPH GARCIA MD – NPI #1174639801
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

JOSEPH GARCIA is a surgeon located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174639801 to JOSEPH GARCIA on August 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Feb 27, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
JOSEPH GARCIA

NPI Number
1174639801
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSEPH GARCIA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3816 S 1ST ST
AUSTIN, TX 78704-7048
Phone: (512) 443-1311 Fax: (512) 406-6266
Mailing address
4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 215
AUSTIN, TX 78759-5785
Phone: (512) 231-5507 Fax: (512) 406-6216
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSEPH GARCIA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX020020325
MEDICAIDTX116883302
MEDICAIDTX116883304
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
TX H0368

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 1985
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSEPH GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
      901 WEST BEN WHITE BLVD
      AUSTIN, TX 78704

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