Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Catherine Garcia, M.D.
Rheumatology · Boynton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Garcia from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garcia
Dr. Catherine Garcia is a rheumatology specialist in Boynton Beach, FL, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garcia performed 89,161 Medicare services across 1,823 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garcia received a total of $24,849 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1432 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Garcia is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 27% volume in FL
$24,849 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 120544 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗89,161
Medicare services
Top 27% in FL for rheumatology
1,823
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5,944 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 35,282 | $8 | $13 |
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 34,650 | $5 | $9 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 15,541 | $18 | $28 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
756 | $96 | $155 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
749 | $1 | $5 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
497 | $59 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
403 | $67 | $110 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
268 | $105 | $200 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
179 | $43 | $109 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
151 | $123 | $210 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
126 | $5 | $10 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
72 | $43 | $75 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
67 | $23 | $85 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
65 | $30 | $83 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
61 | $27 | $67 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
57 | $11 | $155 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
55 | $6 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
26 | $71 | $115 |
| Lower back and sciatic nerve injection An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site. |
24 | $142 | $296 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
20 | $38 | $105 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
20 | $36 | $90 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $25 | $65 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
20 | $85 | $150 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $31 | $60 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
13 | $36 | $84 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
11 | $30 | $68 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
11 | $47 | $100 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.3% high complexity
98.0% medium
1.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$24,849
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,550/year across 7 years
Top 19% in FL for rheumatology
51
Companies
1,432
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$24,691 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$158 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,773
2023
$4,805
2022
$4,019
2021
$2,336
2020
$955
2019
$3,492
2018
$4,470
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$3,559
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,875
UCB, Inc.
$2,370
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,854
ABBVIE INC.
$1,819
PFIZER INC.
$1,437
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,298
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,097
Radius Health, Inc.
$1,033
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$898
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$823
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$764
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$582
Genentech USA, Inc.
$573
AbbVie, Inc.
$487
AbbVie Inc.
$448
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$276
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$270
GENZYME CORPORATION
$241
Celgene Corporation
$238
Sobi, Inc
$183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$161
Mallinckrodt LLC
$153
Novo Nordisk Inc
$148
Alvogen Inc
$111
Genentech, Inc.
$110
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$107
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Horizon Pharma plc
$92
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$87
SOBI, INC
$61
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$58
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$46
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$43
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$42
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$40
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$35
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$25
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Celltrion USA Inc.
$19
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$14
Organon LLC
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
MEDEXUS PHARMA, INC.
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CRYSVITA · CUTAQUIG · Cimzia · Crysvita · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · Enbrel · FORTEO · Fintepla · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · HYALGAN · HYQVIA · Humira · IDACIO · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KEVZARA SARILUMAB INJECTION · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · Kineret · LUPKYNIS · LYRICA · Mitigare · NUCALA · OFEV · OPSUMIT · OPSUMIT MACITENTAN · ORENCIA · ORTHOVISC · Otezla · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Prolia · RAYOS · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rasuvo · Rinvoq · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · STELARA · STRENSIQ · SYMPROIC · SYNVISC-ONE · Saxenda · Seglentis · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TERIPARATIDE · TREMFYA · Tymlos · Wegovy · XELJANZ · XYOSTED · YUFLYMA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $28 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
3.9 mi
3.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Garcia is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of FL peers, with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Garcia experienced with romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garcia performed 35,282 romosozumab injection (evenity) for osteoporosis services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Garcia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garcia received a total of $24,849 from 51 companies across 1,432 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Garcia's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Boynton Beach?
Dr. Garcia's average Medicare payment per service is $10. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Garcia) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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