2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1699207951
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NATHANIEL GARCIA

Physician Assistant in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NATHANIEL GARCIA filed 4,098 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in BROWNSVILLE, Texas, prescribing 93% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

NATHANIEL GARCIA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,098 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NATHANIEL GARCIA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2017

NPI 1699207951

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,098 419% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physician Assistant share within Texas

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NATHANIEL GARCIA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 3302 BOCA CHICA BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521, with a listed phone of (956) 982-1001. NPI 1699207951 was issued on 03/28/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARCIA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,098 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,481 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $404K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

3302 BOCA CHICA BLVD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

Provider Details

NPI 1699207951
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHANIEL GARCIA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

C.L. ANDERSON, JR., M.D., PLLC
HARLINGEN, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NATHANIEL GARCIA. To verify NATHANIEL GARCIA's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NATHANIEL GARCIA — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 4,098 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.

4,098
Total Claims
$404K
Total Drug Cost
1,481
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,614
Total Day Supply
192,169
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$316K
Generic Drug Cost
$86K
Opioid Claims
44 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
730

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 198, 65-74: 722, 75-84: 423, 85+: 138

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What NATHANIEL GARCIA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
276
Azithromycin
153
Metformin Hcl
151
Losartan Potassium
144
Diclofenac Sodium
143
Lisinopril
139
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
134
Atorvastatin Calcium
132
Omeprazole
120
Naproxen
109

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How NATHANIEL GARCIA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHANIEL GARCIA's 4,098 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARCIA.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHANIEL GARCIA's specialty?
NATHANIEL GARCIA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Texas.
How much does NATHANIEL GARCIA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHANIEL GARCIA wrote 4,098 Medicare Part D claims totaling $404K in drug costs for 1,481 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHANIEL GARCIA located?
NATHANIEL GARCIA is located at 3302 BOCA CHICA BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521. Phone: (956) 982-1001.
What is NATHANIEL GARCIA's NPI number?
NATHANIEL GARCIA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699207951, issued on 03/28/2017.
Does NATHANIEL GARCIA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHANIEL GARCIA's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $316K in brand drug costs.
Does NATHANIEL GARCIA prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHANIEL GARCIA had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHANIEL GARCIA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHANIEL GARCIA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHANIEL GARCIA accept Medicare?
NATHANIEL GARCIA appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,098 Part D claims and 1,481 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHANIEL GARCIA's credentials?
NATHANIEL GARCIA's NPI is 1699207951. 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

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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