Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD
1701 South Palestine, Suite A, Athens, TX 75751 • +1-707-555-4473
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Athens Percentiles
NPI #1639188501 • CBSA Regional • Urology
Anchored in Athens, TX 75751, Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD (NPI 1639188501) logged 17,108 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Athens percentile), 90.53th TX percentile, +0.25σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 80 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Garcia is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation — 581 annual services, $43–$60 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 51798 (Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity, 436/yr) and CPT 52000 (Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection, 274/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ruben Garcia in Athens (75751) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1701 South Palestine, Suite A (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.91/5 from 5 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Ruben Garcia in ZIP 75751 note 8 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2018) alongside 53.1 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Athens, TX Urology peers
17,108 annual services across 322 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Urology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 581 | 12th | $43 – $60 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 436 | 12th | $25 – $40 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 274 | 12th | $89 – $122 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 194 | 12th | $25 – $40 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 129 | 12th | $61 – $84 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (80 HCPCS billing breadth) | 15,494 | 0th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Ruben Garcia, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Garcia National Provider Identifier | NPI #1639188501 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (75751) |
| Dr. Garcia Athens CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (17,108 CMS svcs; Z +0.253σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Urology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Athens, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.76/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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