Active NPI 1174639801 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Edward Garcia , MD

Surgery • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Garcia, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1985, Dr. Garcia delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 708 W BEN WHITE.

Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Austin Regional Clinic Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, new patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

708 W Ben White
Suite 150

Austin, TX 787047048

Telephone 7372720600

Fax 5124066266

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Asc - South Austin Llc Facility NPI 1770445074

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +17.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.9 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

153 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Garcia (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (23.9 Years) 23.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	55	55	$662.00	$177.46
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	40	40	$134.00	$71.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$295.00	$159.10
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$934.00	$164.72
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	23	23	$1054.00	$246.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$168.00	$87.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$199.53	$107.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$103.00	$55.67
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$813.00	$92.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$238.00	$121.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	52	52	$662.00	$174.31
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	31	31	$934.00	$145.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$134.00	$73.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	20	$238.00	$124.81
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	23	23	$1054.00	$247.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$194.00	$106.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$295.00	$159.08
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$813.00	$78.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$168.00	$83.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$103.00	$56.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$134.00	$74.37
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	29	29	$1054.00	$247.43
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	28	28	$662.00	$168.61
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$934.00	$129.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$295.00	$157.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$194.00	$105.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	18	$103.00	$57.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	16	$168.00	$89.40
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1160.73	$498.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	40	40	$134.00	$74.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$295.00	$165.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$141.79	$94.49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$85.00	$58.50
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$934.00	$171.64
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	22	22	$703.05	$179.54
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	22	22	$685.45	$179.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$194.00	$111.46
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	16	16	$134.00	$75.00
U0005 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, cdc or non-cdc, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within	16	16	$45.00	$25.00
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	14	12	$79.00	$58.46
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$698.54	$75.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$195.54	$133.88
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$2849.00	$336.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$194.00	$108.47
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$134.00	$77.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	27	$131.00	$74.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	20	$79.00	$46.93
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$934.00	$165.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$192.00	$107.48
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$1054.00	$254.59
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	13	13	$791.00	$191.99
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$689.00	$103.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	58	58	$134.00	$76.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$194.00	$107.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	36	$131.00	$74.75
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	38	38	$934.00	$149.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	26	$79.00	$45.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$192.00	$107.39
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	21	21	$791.00	$182.23
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$791.00	$175.80
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$689.00	$82.47
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$1054.00	$264.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	53	53	$134.00	$73.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	36	$131.00	$70.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$194.00	$104.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	21	$79.00	$41.85
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	24	24	$689.00	$87.38
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$791.00	$174.43
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$934.00	$161.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$192.00	$100.74
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	16	16	$791.00	$183.06
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	14	$1054.00	$253.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$194.00	$102.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	31	$131.00	$69.62
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$134.00	$72.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	23	$79.00	$42.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$192.00	$104.01
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$791.00	$173.13
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	14	$1054.00	$252.73
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$689.00	$77.63
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$934.00	$124.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$295.00	$158.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-07

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX H0368

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

116883304 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

020020325 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

116883302 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 787046903

Phone: 5124472211

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

6835 Austin Ctr Blvd, Austin, TX 787313166

Phone: 5123466611

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

7900 Fm, Austin, TX 787371407

Phone: 5123249000

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

3828 S 1st St, Austin, TX 787047048

Phone: 5124431311

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

Austin Regional Clinic Pa, Austin, TX 787047048

Phone: 5124431311

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

151 Exchange Blvd, Hutto, TX 786345381

Phone: 5128461244

Austin Regional Clinic Pa

919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 787052703

Phone: 5124767111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

37 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Scott Broberg , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1003822727

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Blunk , AuD

Audiologist

NPI 1013466044

Doctor of Audiology

Jessica Garcia , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1104312644

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Boris Gritzka , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1124033287

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kimberly Kosatka , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1134161862

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Kelly Coleman , MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gerontology

NPI 1174980437

Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, AGCNSBC

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2026

Registered at 708 W BEN WHITE, SUITE 150, AUSTIN, TX 787047048 (Tel: 7372720600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2026

Registered at 708 W BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 150, AUSTIN, TX 78704 (Tel: 7372720600)

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Updated Practice Location February 27, 2018

Registered at 3816 S 1ST ST, AUSTIN, TX 787047048 (Tel: 5124431311)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 27, 2018

Registered at 4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 215, AUSTIN, TX 787595785 (Tel: 5122315507)

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NPI Profile Active November 18, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 18, 2009

Registered at 6811 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD, SUITE 300, AUSTIN, TX 787313166 (Tel: 5123468888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 26726, AUSTIN, TX 787550726 (Tel: 5124078686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 18, 2009

Recorded as JOSEPH GARCIA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2009

Surgery (License #H0368 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174639801

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 23, 2006

Last Update: August 07, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

708 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 150

Austin, TX 78704

Phone: 7372720600

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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