Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruel Garcia, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · San Jose, CA

  • NPI 1790789022
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2340 Montpelier Dr, Ste A
San Jose, CA 951161622
(408) 347-9001
fax (408) 347-9004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G79067
Medicaid
CA #00G79067

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790789022. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
800
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$85,261
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 262 22 $57
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 150 22 $74
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 60 59 $106
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 58 42 $151
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 44 44 $284
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 42 42 $198
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 33 33 $131
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 27 27 $89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 27 27 $109
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 17 17 $194

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in San Jose Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$686
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 22 $302.01
Gilead Sciences, INC. 9 $210.85
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 3 $48.02
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $35.40
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $28.76
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $22.00
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $18.62
Braintree Laboratories, INC. 1 $13.40
Endogastric Solutions, INC 1 $7.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$686

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
299
Patients
134
Total drug cost
$44,657
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 99 98 $1,780
Omeprazole Generic 45 24 $1,016
Entecavir Generic 34 0 $3,314
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 33 0 $819
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 24 0 $36,084
Spironolactone Generic 21 0 $120
Furosemide Generic 17 0 $93
Mercaptopurine Generic 13 0 $1,192
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 13 12 $240

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ruel Garcia's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruel Garcia practices Gastroenterology Physician in San Jose, CA.
Where does Dr. Ruel Garcia practice?
Dr. Ruel Garcia practices at 2340 Montpelier Dr, San Jose, CA 951161622. Office phone: 4083479001.
What is Dr. Ruel Garcia's NPI?
Dr. Ruel Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790789022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruel Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruel Garcia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruel Garcia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.