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MAXWELL JOSEPH GARCIA PA-C
NPI 1740974096
Physician Assistant in Chesterton, IN

Active since June 07, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, CHESTERTON, IN 46304(219) 921-1444(219) 921-5303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2025, Jun 7, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Maxwell Joseph Garcia Pa-c NPPES

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

MAXWELL JOSEPH GARCIA PA-C (NPI 1740974096) is an individual physician assistant in Chesterton, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740974096
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMAXWELL JOSEPH GARCIACredential: PA-C
Location Address601 GATEWAY BLVD NChesterton, IN 46304-9658
Mailing Address601 Gateway Blvd NChesterton, IN 46304-9658 · (219) 921-1444 · Fax (219) 921-5303
Phone(219) 921-1444
Fax(219) 921-5303
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1740974096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, Chesterton, IN 46304
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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

Maxwell Joseph Garcia Pa-c 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 ID2860984614
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251119004731
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Health - Porter

Acute Care Hospitals · Valparaiso, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150035
Location85 East Us Hwy 6Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franciscan Health Crown Point

Acute Care Hospitals · Crown Point, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150126
Location12750 Saint Francis DriveCrown Point, IN 46307 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46304 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

ANITA K. RAO M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
BRIAN THOMAS DAMITZ D.P.M.
Podiatrist
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
SAMANTHA HIGGINS DPT
Physical Therapist
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
GAGE ALAN THOMA PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
APRIL MARIE PRZYBORSKI PA-C
Physician Assistant
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
ERIC KRISTIAN SZCZESNIAK M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, APT. 409
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
THOMAS H KAY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444
NATALIE JOAN EDDY NP
Nurse Practitioner
601 GATEWAY BLVD N, #A
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Porter County (219) 921-1444

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 Maxwell Garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maxwell Garcia is 1740974096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2023.

Where is Maxwell Garcia located?

Maxwell Garcia practices at 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304. The listed phone number is (219) 921-1444.

What is Maxwell Garcia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Maxwell Garcia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maxwell Garcia 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.

Is Maxwell Garcia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maxwell Garcia is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, Northwest Health - Porter, Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Crown Point.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maxwell Garcia was last updated on September 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.