Medicare Enrolled

Ida Garza, NP

Physician Assistant · New Braunfels, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
2020 SUNDANCE PKWY STE A1, New Braunfels, TX 78130
8302462115
Registered in NPPES since 2023
NPI: 1992409007 verify on NPPES ↗
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 Garza 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 Garza

Ida Garza is a physician assistant in New Braunfels, TX, with 3 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Garza performed 3,400 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Garza received a total of $2,132 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 59 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Garza is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 3 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 3% volume in TX $2,132 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,400
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for physician assistant
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test
A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism.
1,248 $34 $78
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
484 $3 $15
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.
358 $57 $150
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.
339 $81 $215
Bladder ultrasound after voiding
An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder.
147 $8 $95
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
111 $8 $10
Yeast/candida DNA test
A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample.
104 $34 $78
Staphylococcus aureus DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample.
104 $34 $78
Group B Strep DNA test
A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria.
104 $34 $78
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 81 $18 $110
Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy.
64 $76 $275
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
57 $49 $215
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
44 $9 $30
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
31 $25 $150
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.
31 $101 $313
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder.
25 $40 $180
Red blood cell concentration measurement
A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.
22 $2 $8
Hemoglobin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
22 $2 $8
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 13 $29 $145
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
11 $8 $45
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,132
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $1,066/year across 2 years
Top 17% in TX for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
12
Companies
59
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$689
2023
$1,443

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$433
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
ABBVIE INC.
$81
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Axonics, Inc.
$15
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 86.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2023-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,259
Axonics, Inc.
$270
ABBVIE INC.
$153
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$126
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$71
Tolmar, Inc.
$46
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$27
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
PFIZER INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 78.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axonics · BOTOX · Bulkamid · ELIGARD · GEMTESA · INTERSTIM · Myrbetriq · NURO · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · TLANDO · XTANDI · XYOSTED
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants in nearby ZIP areas
100
County median income
$93,776
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Garza is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garza experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Garza performed 1,248 infectious disease dna/rna test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Garza receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Garza received a total of $2,132 from 12 companies across 59 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Garza's costs compare to other physician assistants in New Braunfels?
Garza's average Medicare payment per service is $35. 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 Garza) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →