DR. RICARDO F GARCIA M.D.
Prescription History 1871547521
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Mcallen, TX
What does Dr. Garcia prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Garcia wrote 384 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Ertapenem (ertapenem sodium), with 50 prescriptions for 25 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Garcia prescribes.
Medications 14 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 50 prescriptions for Ertapenem, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $407.64 per fill, versus $396.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product contains 2 drugs: dolutegravir and lamivudine.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 49 prescriptions for Dovato, about 88% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3,273.25 per fill, versus $2,982.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine is used to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 39 prescriptions for Juluca, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3,748.66 per fill, versus $3,573.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product contains 3 drugs: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 33 prescriptions for Triumeq, about 86% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4,014.89 per fill, versus $3,791.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 31 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.10 per fill, versus $9.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 30 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $45.53 per fill, versus $62.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 30 prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $154.62 per fill, versus $205.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 29 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $5.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 19 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 83% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $26.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 18 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $15.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 16 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $7.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meropenem is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 13 prescriptions for Meropenem, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $96.75 per fill, versus $174.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefepime Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $274.61 per fill, versus $175.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Garcia’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Garcia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Garcia's most prescribed medications were Ertapenem (50), Dovato (49) and Juluca (39).
How does Dr. Garcia's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Garcia prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 7 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Garcia prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Texas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
