2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1033802665 FNP-BC
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SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in EDINBURG, 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
716
Medicare Part D claims · 300 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$365.57
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC filed 716 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in EDINBURG, Texas, prescribing 86% generic.

716
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$365.57
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

716 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2023

NPI 1033802665

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

716 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 5525 DOCTORS DR, EDINBURG, TX, 78539, with a listed phone of (956) 362-8740. NPI 1033802665 was issued on 05/30/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DE LA GARZA 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 716 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 300 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $115K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

5525 DOCTORS DR
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Provider Details

NPI 1033802665
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/30/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC 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.

RENAISSANCE CARDIOLOGY GROUP
EDINBURG, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$366

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC. To verify SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC'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 · Typical

SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 716 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.

716
Total Claims
$115K
Total Drug Cost
300
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,716
Total Day Supply
51,105
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$99K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.34
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 141, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC 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
Metoprolol Succinate
88
Rosuvastatin Calcium
39
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Losartan Potassium
33
Amlodipine Besylate
30
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
30
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
28
Spironolactone
27
Eliquis
Apixaban
26
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
25

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's 716 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's specialty?
SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in EDINBURG, Texas. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC wrote 716 Medicare Part D claims totaling $115K in drug costs for 300 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC located?
SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC is located at 5525 DOCTORS DR, EDINBURG, TX, 78539. Phone: (956) 362-8740.
What is SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's NPI number?
SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033802665, issued on 05/30/2023.
Does SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $99K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 716 Part D claims and 300 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's credentials?
SAMANTHA DE LA GARZA, FNP-BC's NPI is 1033802665 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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