DR. JOEL FERNANDO GARZA DO
NPI 1780146787
Internal Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Q: What is Joel Garza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Garza is 1780146787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2019.

Q: What is Joel Garza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Garza was last updated on March 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5501 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-8677(956) 362-7253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2026, Mar 22, 2023, Jul 13, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Joel Fernando Garza Do NPPES

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

DR. JOEL FERNANDO GARZA DO (NPI 1780146787) is an individual internal medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (T7564) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780146787

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL FERNANDO GARZACredential: DO

Location Address5501 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539-5503

Mailing AddressPo Box 5958Mcallen, TX 78502-5958 · (956) 362-8677 · Fax (956) 362-7253

Phone(956) 362-8677

Fax(956) 362-7253

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 1, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2026

✔ NPI 1780146787 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · T7564

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

5501 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12542 Central Palm Dr Ste 203Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6766 · Phone (956) 844-9303

Location 2128 N Fm 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6211 · Phone (956) 487-9025 · Fax (956) 487-4680

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.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. Joel Fernando Garza Do 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 ID8729315916

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220711001075

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

142 services78 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

65 services63 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

43 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450119

Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Starr County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Grande City, TX

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450654

Location128 N Fm Rd 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450869

Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

MR. ADOLFO ARTEAGA APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)