Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Garza, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Edinburg, TX

  • NPI 1780146787
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5501 S McColl RD
Edinburg, TX 785395503
(956) 362-8677
fax (956) 362-7253
Additional location
128 N Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 785826211
(956) 487-9025
fax (956) 487-4680
Additional location
2542 Central Palm Dr Ste 203
Rio Grande City, TX 785826766
(956) 844-9303
Mailing address
Po Box 5958
McAllen, TX 785025958

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 4, 2026
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #T7564

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780146787. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
325
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$39,939
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 171 86 $114
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 70 64 $167
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 70 63 $110
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 14 14 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Edinburg Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$83
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 4 $83.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$83

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
119
Patients
87
Total drug cost
$1,041
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 32 31 $319
Levofloxacin Generic 18 18 $94
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 18 0 $313
Azithromycin Generic 15 15 $63
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 13 12 $130
Furosemide Generic 12 0 $87
Prednisone Generic 11 11 $36

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Garza's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Garza practices Internal Medicine Physician in Edinburg, TX.
Where does Dr. Joel Garza practice?
Dr. Joel Garza practices at 5501 S McColl RD, Edinburg, TX 785395503. Office phone: 9563628677.
What is Dr. Joel Garza's NPI?
Dr. Joel Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780146787, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Garza accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Garza accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Garza commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.