Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hector Garcia, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · The Villages, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote
— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garcia
Dr. Hector Garcia is an interventional cardiology specialist in The Villages, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garcia performed 8,757 Medicare services across 4,579 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garcia received a total of $37,497 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 407 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in FL
$37,497 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 | 75954 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
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 ↗8,757
Medicare services
Top 9% in FL for interventional cardiology
4,579
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
1,462 | $94 | $254 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
981 | $11 | $29 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
765 | $16 | $43 |
| Anticoagulant management for warfarin Management of anticoagulant therapy for a patient taking warfarin. This service involves monitoring and adjusting the medication regimen. |
629 | $8 | $23 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
599 | $4 | $9 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
564 | $27 | $146 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
532 | $22 | $60 |
| 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. |
520 | $67 | $179 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
501 | $141 | $382 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
348 | $19 | $52 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
235 | $27 | $73 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
227 | $10 | $26 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
218 | $20 | $57 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 124 | $194 | $603 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
111 | $138 | $372 |
| 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. |
106 | $122 | $333 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
104 | $428 | $1,222 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
69 | $54 | $156 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
68 | $43 | $250 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
53 | $8 | $16 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
38 | $88 | $319 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
37 | $52 | $141 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 36 | $179 | $684 |
| Pacemaker programming, single lead Adjustment and testing of a single-lead pacemaker to ensure it functions correctly. |
33 | $51 | $133 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
32 | $47 | $138 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
29 | $416 | $1,076 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
27 | $177 | $452 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
26 | $20 | $51 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
26 | $621 | $1,601 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
25 | $76 | $195 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $70 | $191 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
25 | $17 | $45 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
20 | $10 | $21 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
20 | $8 | $16 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
19 | $274 | $732 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
19 | $332 | $846 |
| Heart muscle strain imaging | 19 | $27 | $72 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
16 | $71 | $194 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
16 | $132 | $489 |
| Permanent leadless pacemaker insertion A small, self-contained pacemaker is placed directly into the heart without using wires. The procedure is guided by imaging to ensure correct positioning. |
15 | $356 | $995 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
13 | $717 | $1,895 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
13 | $182 | $465 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
12 | $380 | $969 |
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.
28.6% high complexity
4.3% medium
67.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$37,497
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,357/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for interventional cardiology
39
Companies
407
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,484 (70.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,436 (25.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,300 (3.5%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$276 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,508
2023
$4,278
2022
$2,447
2021
$6,209
2020
$3,366
2019
$9,510
2018
$7,179
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$18,036
Medtronic, Inc.
$9,217
Abbott Laboratories
$3,088
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,208
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,177
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$590
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$550
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$532
ABIOMED
$493
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$305
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$296
Baxter Healthcare
$288
PFIZER INC.
$214
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$178
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$169
Amgen Inc.
$167
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$136
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$101
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$100
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$65
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46
Philips North America LLC
$39
Welch Allyn
$38
Teleflex LLC
$33
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21
CORDIS US CORP.
$20
United Therapeutics Corporation
$19
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$18
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$18
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
GE HEALTHCARE
$15
Acerta Pharma LLC
$14
Reflow Medical Inc
$13
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · ALINITY · ATTAIN COMMAND + SUREVALVE · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Accent Pacemaker · Arctic Front · Assure WCD · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN · COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · CareLink · Carto 3 · Catheter - GuideLiner · Confirm Rx · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · HemoSphere · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · Impella · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · JUXTAPID · KENGREAL · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · MYNX CONTROL · Micra · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · None · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · ORENITRAM · Optimizer · Optimizer Smart System · Ozempic · PRADAXA · Protege RX · ProtekDuo Kit · RESOLUTE ONYX · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · SelectSecure · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SureScan · TRAPLINER · TYRX · Telescope · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascepa · XARELTO
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 →
The majority of payments (71%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $428 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
5.3
County median income
$69,956
Nearest hospital
VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
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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 an electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers, with 20 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 office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garcia performed 1,462 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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 $37,497 from 39 companies across 407 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 interventional cardiologists in The Villages?
Dr. Garcia's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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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