Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elvin Garcia, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1871547596
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 65.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
811 E Fern Ave Ste 1
McAllen, TX 785011401
(956) 630-2114
fax (956) 630-2155
Mailing address
Po Box 4484
McAllen, TX 785024484

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 21, 2020
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K9538
Medicaid
TX #0966582/02

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871547596. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
95,355
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,050,292
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 29,940 12 $6
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 25,173 414 $0
J9312 Injection, rituximab, 10 mg 7,411 22 $80
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 6,541 74 $23
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 6,520 23 $33
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 6,400 13 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,240 580 $122
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour 953 83 $27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 918 446 $170
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 813 231 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in McAllen Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,028. This provider delivers 47× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$12,825
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 12 $12,354.08
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $153.99
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $136.82
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $134.17
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $16.88
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $16.03
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $13.19

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$12,000
Food and Beverage
$671
Education
$154

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
28,379
Patients
7,798
Total drug cost
$1,160,843
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 4,312 1,119 $99,403
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 3,435 1,096 $309,029
Sulfasalazine Generic 2,919 807 $74,890
Baclofen Generic 2,847 764 $40,361
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 1,978 612 $194,199
Leflunomide Generic 1,636 450 $136,922
Celecoxib Generic 1,605 405 $88,915
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 1,575 432 $56,498
Meloxicam Generic 1,393 413 $14,709
Prednisone Generic 1,324 424 $14,199

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Elvin Garcia's medical specialty?
Dr. Elvin Garcia practices Rheumatology Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Elvin Garcia practice?
Dr. Elvin Garcia practices at 811 E Fern Ave Ste 1, McAllen, TX 785011401. Office phone: 9566302114.
What is Dr. Elvin Garcia's NPI?
Dr. Elvin Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871547596, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elvin Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elvin Garcia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elvin Garcia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, rituximab, 10 mg (HCPCS J9312). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.