JAMES RICHARD GARRISON JR. M.D.
NPI 1003843830
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is James Garrison's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Garrison is 1003843830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2006.

Q: What is James Garrison's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Garrison was last updated on November 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

4330 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 325, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 615-7700(210) 615-1782 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About James Richard Garrison Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES RICHARD GARRISON JR. M.D. (NPI 1003843830) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (H9942) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003843830

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES RICHARD GARRISON JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address4330 MEDICAL DR, SUITE 325San Antonio, TX 78229-3342

Mailing Address4330 Medical Dr, Suite 325San Antonio, TX 78229-3342 · (210) 615-7700 · Fax (210) 615-1782

Phone(210) 615-7700

Fax(210) 615-1782

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 16, 2020

NPPES CertifiedNovember 16, 2020

✔ NPI 1003843830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · H9942

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

4330 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Richard Garrison Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294850053

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100916000629

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Garrison reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio, PLLC

0.1 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

4411 MEDICAL DR, SUITE #300
San Antonio, TX 78229

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
130 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1487965000 (210) 614-5400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

63 services63 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

52 services52 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

33 services33 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

31 services31 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

30 services30 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450388

Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670055

Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$166.88 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

100%33 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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