DR. HECTOR CONTRERAS GARZA
NPI 1750191235
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Cleveland, OH

Active since January 08, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24, CLEVELAND, OH 44195(216) 444-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2025, Jan 8, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Hector Contreras Garza NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR CONTRERAS GARZA (NPI 1750191235) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.152750) and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750191235
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR CONTRERAS GARZA
Location AddressCLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
Mailing AddressCleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/jj24Cleveland, OH 44195-0001 · (216) 444-2200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
NPI 1750191235 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35.152750
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24, Cleveland, OH 44195

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Hector Contreras Garza Md

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hector Contreras Garza 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 ID3476070517
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250715002436
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

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

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360180
Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44195 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
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Internal Medicine
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Internal Medicine
CLEVELAND CLINIC 9500 EUCLID AVENUE/JJ24
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

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 Hector Contreras Garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Contreras Garza is 1750191235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2025. The provider is also known as Dr. Hector Contreras Garza MD.

Where is Hector Contreras Garza located?

Hector Contreras Garza practices at Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/Jj24, Cleveland, OH 44195. The listed phone number is (216) 444-2200.

What is Hector Contreras Garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Hector Contreras Garza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Contreras 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.

What insurance does Hector Contreras Garza accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio list Hector Contreras 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.

Is Hector Contreras Garza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Contreras Garza is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Contreras Garza was last updated on August 12, 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.