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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1275949224 DPM
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
210
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alexander Garza, DPM filed 210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in North Las Vegas, Nevada, prescribing 91% generic.
- 210
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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Alexander Garza, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
210 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Alexander Garza, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
210 32% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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Alexander Garza, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 6900 N PECOS RD, North Las Vegas, NV, 89086, with a listed phone of (702) 791-9000. NPI 1275949224 was issued on 07/09/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.4%.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275949224 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/09/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alexander Garza, DPM - brand share 9.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 210 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
210
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 214
- Total Day Supply
- 3,104
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 68 (32.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 62
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alexander Garza, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
54 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
23 claims
- Meloxicam 20
Meloxicam
20 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 14
Clindamycin Hcl
14 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 12
Doxycycline Hyclate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 54 |
| Cephalexin | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 20 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Alexander Garza, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Alexander Garza, DPM's 210 claims are below the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Garza.
Dr. Belmont Anderson
DPM
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Michael Aramini
DPM
Reno, NV
Dr. James Averett
DPM
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Benjamin Bauer
D.P.M.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Harvey Bean
DPM
Carson City, NV
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Garza, DPM's specialty? ▼
Alexander Garza, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Alexander Garza, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alexander Garza, DPM wrote 210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is Alexander Garza, DPM located? ▼
Alexander Garza, DPM is located at 6900 N PECOS RD, North Las Vegas, NV, 89086. Phone: (702) 791-9000.
What is Alexander Garza, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Alexander Garza, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275949224, issued on 07/09/2014.
Does Alexander Garza, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alexander Garza, DPM's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Alexander Garza, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alexander Garza, DPM had 68 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.4%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alexander Garza, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alexander Garza, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alexander Garza, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Alexander Garza, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 210 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alexander Garza, DPM's credentials? ▼
Alexander Garza, DPM's NPI is 1275949224 with credentials DPM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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