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DR. RUDY GARZA III MD
NPI 1497040141
Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Rudy Garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rudy Garza is 1497040141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2011.

Q: What is Rudy Garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rudy Garza was last updated on August 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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 10, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000(210) 358-4911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2026, Feb 4, 2021, Jan 11, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Rudy Garza Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. RUDY GARZA III MD (NPI 1497040141) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (P9854) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Round Rock, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497040141

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RUDY GARZA IIICredential: MD

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address5704 Avenue CAustin, TX 78752-4502

Phone(210) 358-4000

Fax(210) 358-4911

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 10, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2026

✔ NPI 1497040141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P9854

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0014X · License P9854 (TX)

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12000 S Mays St Ste 201Round Rock, TX 78664-7580 · Phone (512) 244-4272

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid345662601TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Moda Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rudy Garza Iii Md 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 ID3971823931

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150515000145

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300

Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.

71 services70 patients

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

29 services27 patients

Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01942

Anesthesia for nerve modulation or spine repair involves numbing the lower back area. This is done to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. The doctor uses imaging technology to accurately place the anesthetic. This makes the procedure safer and more effective.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940

This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.

14 services14 patients

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