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PANKAJ GARG MD
NPI 1881241370
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Temple, TX

Active since August 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.2/100
CMS Quality Rating
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2024, Aug 6, 2021, Jul 28, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Pankaj Garg Md NPPES

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

PANKAJ GARG MD (NPI 1881241370) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (48280) and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881241370
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NamePANKAJ GARGCredential: MD
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-1865
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-0001
Phone(254) 724-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1881241370 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 48280✔ Licensed in MN · 29767
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.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.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

Pankaj Garg 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 ID5092044933
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240816000489
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

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.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.2/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.32

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.

DR. TIFFANY JONES BERRY MD
Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-6927
CHRISTINA ESMAT KARIMI P.A
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
MRS. JESSICA R. LEHMAN P. T.
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
DR. JOHN DAVID R. SENO MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BARRY RAY CHAMBERLIN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
KAMIA ROCHELLE SCROGGINS FASHEUN FNP
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
SAMANTHA RUFARO MAKINA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BRANDON ROBERT MAY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111

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 Pankaj Garg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pankaj Garg is 1881241370. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2019.

Where is Pankaj Garg located?

Pankaj Garg practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Pankaj Garg's specialty?

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

Is Pankaj Garg enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pankaj Garg 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 Pankaj Garg accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Pankaj Garg 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 Pankaj Garg affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Pankaj Garg is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pankaj Garg was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.