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2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1477005098 PHARMD
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,496 in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% 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
Joel Garcia, PHARMD filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, prescribing 0% generic.
- 170
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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Joel Garcia, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
170 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 Joel Garcia, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
170 65% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Verify directly:
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Joel Garcia, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 3400 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306, with a listed phone of (954) 561-8771. NPI 1477005098 was issued on 10/31/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,496 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 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 | 1477005098 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ambulatory Care Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/31/2016 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Joel Garcia, PHARMD. To verify Joel Garcia, PHARMD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Joel Garcia, PHARMD - brand share 100.0%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist average
100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 170 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.
170
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 170
- Total Day Supply
- 170
- Brand vs Generic
- 100% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $48K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $0
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 125 |
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview
How Joel Garcia, PHARMD fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.
3,496
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Garcia, PHARMD's 170 claims are below the specialty average of 492.
Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Garcia.
Melanie Aganon
Dunedin, FL
Dr. Philip Alsten
RPH.
Deerfield Beach, FL
Dr. Leslie Alteri
RPH
Sanibel, FL
Dr. Kyle Ames
PHARMD, BCPS
Sarasota, FL
Samantha Axtell
West Palm Beach, FL
Compare Ambulatory Care Pharmacist 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Garcia, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Joel Garcia, PHARMD specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Joel Garcia, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Garcia, PHARMD wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is Joel Garcia, PHARMD located? ▼
Joel Garcia, PHARMD is located at 3400 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306. Phone: (954) 561-8771.
What is Joel Garcia, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Joel Garcia, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477005098, issued on 10/31/2016.
Does Joel Garcia, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joel Garcia, PHARMD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,496 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joel Garcia, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joel Garcia, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joel Garcia, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Garcia, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Garcia, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Joel Garcia, PHARMD's NPI is 1477005098 with credentials PHARMD. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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