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- 1701 South Palestine, Suite A, Athens, TX 75751
About Dr. Garcia
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Ruben L. Garcia, M.D. practices in Athens, TX. Medicare claims data shows Ruben provided 16,093 services to 1,043 patients. The services billed most often include injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. NPI 1639188501 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Contact Information
- (903) 675-9339
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Practice Locations
1701 SOUTH PALESTINE SUITE A
Athens, TX 75751
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
16,093 services · 1,043 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
222 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
144 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
85 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
24 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope | Procedure | 52601 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of tissue of bladder, urethra, or surrounding glands using an endoscope | Procedure | 52214 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 6
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ruben L. Garcia's specialty?
Ruben L. Garcia is a specialist in Athens, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ruben L. Garcia?
Ruben L. Garcia is listed at 1701 South Palestine Suite A, Athens, TX 75751. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ruben L. Garcia?
The number on file is (903) 675-9339. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ruben L. Garcia?
Ruben L. Garcia's National Provider Identifier is 1639188501. 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
What is Ruben L. Garcia's education?
Ruben L. Garcia attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Ruben L. Garcia have?
Ruben L. Garcia has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ruben L. Garcia known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ruben L. Garcia performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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