Physician Profile
Based in Houston, TX, Charles A. Garcia, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Charles graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1969. Charles is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 450 Medicare patients across 593 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, imaging of retina, and photography of the retina.
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4704 MONTROSE BLVD
Houston, TX 77006
1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1205
Houston, TX 77002
16001 Park Ten Pl Ste 215
Houston, TX 77084
12970 East Fwy
Houston, TX 77015
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
593 services · 450 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
126 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
83 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
16 | Less often than most 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 |
223 | As often as other 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 |
15 | Less often than most 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 |
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. Garcia is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Garcia is listed at 4704 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (713) 333-0151. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Garcia's National Provider Identifier is 1821093626. 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. Garcia attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Garcia has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garcia performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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