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Active NPI 1346216892 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven James Garza , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Garza, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2004, Dr. Garza delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1740 W 27TH ST STE 180.

Dr. Garza is affiliated with Northwest Eye Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1740 W 27th St Ste 180

Houston, TX 770081435

Telephone 7138648652
Fax 7138642865
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northwest Eye Associates Facility NPI 1154322022

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +4.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Garza (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
87 68 $157.07 $88.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
74 68 $222.97 $123.67
92134 Imaging of retina
58 55 $71.81 $39.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
31 30 $67.10 $36.23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
27 27 $121.19 $62.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
24 24 $285.00 $147.63
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
18 18 $50.50 $27.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 6674TG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1715690 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Eye Associates

1740 W 27th St, Houston, TX 770081435

Phone: 7138648652

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1154996437

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dora Cantu , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1194725366

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1639333933

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2026

Registered at 1740 W 27TH ST STE 180, HOUSTON, TX 770081435 (Tel: 7138648652)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2026

Registered at 1740 W 27TH ST STE 180, HOUSTON, TX 770081435 (Tel: 7138648652)

NPI Profile Active August 23, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 23, 2013

Registered at 238 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, HOUSTON, TX 770961609 (Tel: 7137712020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 23, 2013

Registered at 8203 TWIN HILLS DR, HOUSTON, TX 770711211 (Tel: 7132318016)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 23, 2013

Recorded as STEVEN GARZA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 23, 2013

Optometrist (License #6674TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346216892
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 24, 2006
Last Update: January 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1740 W 27th St Ste 180

Houston, TX 770081435

Phone: 7138648652

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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