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

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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 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

✔

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Rudy Garza reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Uthscsa Dental School
0.2 mi
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7703 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750403887 (210) 567-3274
Community Medicine Associates
7.0 mi
Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245313329 (210) 358-3401
Mark Malone MD PA
60 mi
Pain Medicine
1009 W SAN ANTONIO ST
Lockhart, TX 78644
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376313494 (512) 244-4272
Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC
78 mi
Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598724304 (512) 343-2292
Corpus Christi Pain Medicine, P.A.
142 mi
Pain Medicine
3825 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508978099 (361) 225-0089

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 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

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.

EDUARDO N. POLLONO MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
DR. MAHDIEH IRAN NEJAD PARIZI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
RICHARD LEE BALLENTINE D.M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-2015
MR. STEVAN REYES PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4253
MRS. CLAIRE LELEUX BEADLE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000
NNENNA AWAGU CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 567-4500
DR. CYNTHIA N NGUYEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 743-4034
DR. JONATHAN EDWARD SLOVIK MD
Hospitalist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Bexar County (210) 358-4000

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 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.

Where is Rudy Garza located?

Rudy Garza practices at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 358-4000.

What is Rudy Garza's specialty?

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

Is Rudy Garza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rudy Garza is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rudy Garza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rudy Garza reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Uthscsa Dental School (San Antonio, TX), Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX), Mark Malone MD PA (Lockhart, TX), Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX) and Corpus Christi Pain Medicine, P.A. (Corpus Christi, 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 Rudy Garza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rudy Garza accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Rudy 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 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 2 months 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.