34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garza, Surgeon in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Richard Garza, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Garza graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery; Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Garza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garza’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garza’s office at (831) 649-0808.
Where did Dr. Garza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Baylor College Of Medicine | Mcmaster University, Hamilton, Canada
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery; Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of Texas Medical School At Houston,Houston, Tx, United States
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Garza board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Richard Garza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Garza speak?
Dr. Garza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garza treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Garza diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Garza. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
What procedures does Dr. Garza perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Garza performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Garza. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49595: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- External Hemorrhoid Removal
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- External Piles Removal
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Shoulder Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Soft tissue tumor excision
- Subcutaneous tumor removal
- Facial lump removal
- Shoulder Mass Excision
- Subcutaneous Shoulder Tumor Removal
- Shoulder Lump Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater
- 23071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
- Excision of subcutaneous tumor
- Neck mass removal
- Chest wall tumor surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Long Saphenous Vein Stripping
- Great Saphenous Vein Stripping
- Varicose Vein Removal Surgery
- Vein Ligation and Stripping
- Saphenofemoral Junction Ligation
CPT Codes:
- 37722: Ligation, Division, And Stripping, Long (Greater) Saphenous Veins From Saphenofemoral Junction To Knee Or Below
Does Dr. Garza accept my insurance?
Dr. Garza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 649-0808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garza accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Garza in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Cigna
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
SelectCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garza's office located?
Dr. Richard Garza's Primary Practice
2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-0808
What is Dr. Garza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982782017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garza
What is Dr. Richard Garza's specialty?
Dr. Garza is a Surgeon near Monterey, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Garza to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Garza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garza is affiliated with Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Richard Garza accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Garza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Garza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (831) 649-0808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Garza?
Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (831) 649-0808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Garza have?
Dr. Richard Garza is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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