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DR. JENNIFER LYNN KEIR-GARZA
NPI 1205915394
Otolaryngology in Monterey, CA

Active since November 02, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 15, 2026
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, B230, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 649-0808 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Jennifer Lynn Keir-garza NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER LYNN KEIR-GARZA (NPI 1205915394) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Monterey, California, licensed in Texas (J7801) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through August 15, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205915394
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER LYNN KEIR-GARZA
Location Address2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, B230Monterey, CA 93940-5736
Mailing Address100 Wilson Rd, 100Monterey, CA 93940-7885 · (831) 649-1000
Phone(831) 649-0808
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 2010
✔ NPI 1205915394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J7801
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, Monterey, CA 93940
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPING82948TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Keir-garza has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from August 15, 2020 through August 15, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 15, 2020
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 15, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93940 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
$139.84 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $34.96 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.53 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $19.13 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobial therapy
95%785 patients
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
50%22 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%28 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%775 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%83 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%31 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%135 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
50%415 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
60%135 patients3/55-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.

CENTRAL COAST HEAD & NECK SURDEONS A M C INC
Otolaryngology
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, STE B-270
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 657-0377
BETSY NOVOTNY CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, SUITE B210
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 333-0999
CYNTHIA FERNANDEZ MN, FNP- BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, SUITE B110- BUILDING B
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 647-3190
ROBIN ELIZABETH PROCTOR CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-7220
MEGAN SUZANNE O'NEILL PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, SUITE B-200
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 375-6334
JODY LYNN WHITELOCK M.D.
Pediatrics
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 333-0999
ASHLEE BLAINE DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 333-3040
MONTEREY PENINSULA PEDIATRIC MEDICAL GROUP, INC
Pediatrics
2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 333-0999

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jennifer Keir-garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Keir-garza is 1205915394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Jennifer Keir-garza located?

Jennifer Keir-garza practices at 2 Upper Ragsdale Dr B230, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 649-0808.

What is Jennifer Keir-garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Jennifer Keir-garza enrolled in Medicare?

No. Jennifer Keir-garza has opted out of Medicare through August 15, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Keir-garza was last updated on January 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.