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DR. JANET GARZA OD
NPI 1356783468
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since July 18, 2013PECOS Enrolled
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG, HOUSTON, TX 77204(713) 743-2020(713) 743-0963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Janet Garza Od NPPES

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

DR. JANET GARZA OD (NPI 1356783468) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (8253TG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356783468
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JANET GARZACredential: OD
Location Address505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDGHouston, TX 77204-2020
Mailing Address505 J Davis Armistead BldgHouston, TX 77204-2020 · (713) 743-2020 · Fax (713) 743-0963
Phone(713) 743-2020
Fax(713) 743-0963
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2014
✔ NPI 1356783468 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 8253TG✔ Licensed in TX · 8253T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG, Houston, TX 77204
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Other Identifiers 3

Other1861493140Group
Medicaid112409104TX
Medicare UPIN00E63GTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Janet Garza Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2860628971
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131120000571
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Janet Garza reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Houston System
Same address
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
Houston, TX 77204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861493140 (713) 743-1921
Cristina De La Pena, O.D., P.A.
24 mi
Optometrist
10850 LOUETTA ROAD, SUITE 1000
Houston, TX 77070
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639363997 (281) 370-3030

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77204 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

DR. BRONWEN MATHIS O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-1921
DR. SAMUEL HANLON O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-1921
DR. CAMERON SMITH O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-1921
DR. JANICE WENSVEEN O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-1921
DR. SANDRA PARKS O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG, 4901 CALHOUN
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
DR. CHRISTINE HARDEN O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG, 4901 CALHOUN
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
DR. DEBRA CURRIE O.D.
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-1921
JENA NGUYEN OD
Optometrist
505 J DAVIS ARMISTEAD BLDG
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020

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 Janet Garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Janet Garza is 1356783468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2013.

Where is Janet Garza located?

Janet Garza practices at 505 J Davis Armistead Bldg, Houston, TX 77204. The listed phone number is (713) 743-2020.

What is Janet Garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Janet Garza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Janet Garza is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Janet Garza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Janet Garza reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Houston System (Houston, TX) and Cristina De La Pena, O.D., P.A. (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Janet Garza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Janet Garza accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 16 other insurers list Janet Garza as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Janet Garza was last updated on February 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.