Physician Profile
Based in Birmingham, AL, Adam G. De LA Garza, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Adam graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Adam cared for 227 Medicare patients across 246 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with limited testing. NPI 1609805522 identifies this record in the national registry.
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1000 19TH ST S
Birmingham, AL 35205
1365B Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
246 services · 227 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. De LA Garza is an eye doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. De LA Garza is listed at 1000 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (205) 930-0700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. De LA Garza's National Provider Identifier is 1609805522. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. De LA Garza attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. De LA Garza has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. De LA Garza performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and repair of brow paralysis; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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