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Dr. Ricardo Garza, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garza, Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Ricardo Garza, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garza completed his residency at Texas Heart Inst, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Garza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garza’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garza’s office at (210) 614-6391.

    Where did Dr. Garza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Texas Heart Inst, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Garza board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Garza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    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 Cardiologist, 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:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Garza perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Garza may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garza's office.

    Does Dr. Garza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-6391 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garza accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Garza in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garza's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Garza's Primary Practice

    6800 W Ih 10 Ste 110

    San Antonio, TX 78201

    (210) 614-6391

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    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 1962409383.

    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. Ricardo Garza's specialty?

    Dr. Garza is a Cardiologist near San Antonio, TX. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Garza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ricardo Garza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garza is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ricardo Garza accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Garza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Garza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (210) 614-6391 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Garza?

    Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (210) 614-6391 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Garza have?

    Dr. Ricardo Garza is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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