Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Philip Garza, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Buford, GA

  • NPI 1548623168
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1995 Mall of Georgia Blvd Ste A
Buford, GA 305196622
(678) 381-2020
fax (678) 381-2015
Additional location
5333 McAuley Dr, Suite 4001
Ypsilanti, MI 481971014
(734) 712-3980
Additional location
2452 Watson CT
Palo Alto, CA 943033216
(650) 723-6995
Mailing address
1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Ste 1201
Suwanee, GA 300244550

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2021
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #87805 · California #A168100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548623168. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,278
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$113,211
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 303 166 $91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 190 142 $62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 180 164 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 162 109 $127
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 89 89 $11
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 81 56 $29
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 79 73 $27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 54 54 $112
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 54 54 $168
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 38 27 $488

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Buford Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,187
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 20 $5,200.73
Abbvie INC. 8 $268.83
New World Medical,INC. 2 $251.66
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $120.55
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 5 $108.57
Sight Sciences, INC. 2 $83.69
Glaukos Corporation 3 $64.10
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $44.12
RxSight INC 1 $23.32
Amgen INC. 1 $21.65

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$3,500
Food and Beverage
$1,737
Travel and Lodging
$889
Gift
$62

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,568
Patients
1,152
Total drug cost
$314,638
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 663 254 $14,535
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 337 135 $10,670
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 301 126 $4,312
Timolol Maleate Generic 189 84 $3,014
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 186 76 $5,115
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 183 142 $9,781
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 120 49 $65,514
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 112 46 $48,966
Difluprednate Generic 97 36 $15,793
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 90 40 $59,363

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Philip Garza's medical specialty?
Dr. Philip Garza practices Ophthalmology Physician in Buford, GA.
Where does Dr. Philip Garza practice?
Dr. Philip Garza practices at 1995 Mall of Georgia Blvd Ste A, Buford, GA 305196622. Office phone: 6783812020.
What is Dr. Philip Garza's NPI?
Dr. Philip Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548623168, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Philip Garza accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Philip Garza accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Philip Garza commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.