Provider Profile
Rafael M. Garcia, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Rafael Garcia
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Rafael M. Garcia, PA-C practices in Phoenix, AZ. Rafael graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2006. Rafael is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. Medicare claims data shows Rafael provided 1,769 services to 793 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (602) 230-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
444 W OSBORN RD SUITE 200
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,769 services · 793 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
199 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
31 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
149 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
54 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,025 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
87 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
71 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Utah School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Utah School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Rafael M. Garcia specialize in?
Rafael M. Garcia is a physician assistant in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Rafael M. Garcia located?
Rafael M. Garcia is listed at 444 W Osborn Rd Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Rafael M. Garcia's phone number?
The number on file is (602) 230-1400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rafael M. Garcia?
Rafael M. Garcia's National Provider Identifier is 1144317637. 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
Where did Rafael M. Garcia train?
Rafael M. Garcia attended University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rafael M. Garcia have?
Rafael M. Garcia has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Rafael M. Garcia do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael M. Garcia performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rafael M. Garcia's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rafael M. Garcia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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