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Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD

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(Michael J. Garcia, MD)

(2404 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery and General Practice

University of South Florida (2003)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, wrist problems, shoulder problems, and more.

909 N. Dale Mabry Highway
South Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 287-9370

Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD is an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, hand surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of South Florida in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD is affiliated with Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa General Hospital and South Tampa.

Office Locations

5901 E Fowler Avenue Suite 100
Temple Terrace, FL 33617

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909 N Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609

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2653 Bruce B Downs Boulevard Suite 201
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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Florida Orthopaedic Institute

13020 North Telecom Parkway
Tampa, FL 33637

(813) 978-9700

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Florida Orthopaedic Institute

909 N. Dale Mabry Highway
South Tampa, FL 33609

(813) 287-9370

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

carpal tunnel surgery

cubital tunnel surgery

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

nerve surgery

open cubital tunnel release

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

By Affordability:

cubital tunnel release

cubital tunnel surgery

elbow surgery

open cubital tunnel release

ulnar nerve transposition

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD performed more carpal tunnel surgery, cubital tunnel surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, nerve surgery, open cubital tunnel release, and peripheral nerve decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cubital tunnel release (simple decompression), cubital tunnel surgery, elbow surgery, open cubital tunnel release, and ulnar nerve transposition that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

joint aspiration

open surgery

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD performed more injections, joint aspiration, open surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	398
fracture surgery	15
immobilization	88
injections	30
musculoskeletal imaging	202
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	202

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	451
fracture surgery	12
immobilization	51
injections	83
musculoskeletal imaging	127
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	30
X-rays	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	23
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	494
fracture surgery	17
immobilization	50
injections	83
musculoskeletal imaging	245
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	35
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	245

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	32
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	33
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	91
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	533
immobilization	57
injections	117
musculoskeletal imaging	303
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	303

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	44
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	70
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	142
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	610
immobilization	54
injections	177
musculoskeletal imaging	347
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	347

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	16
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	40
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2017 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	158
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	507
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	29
injections	222
manual therapy	142
musculoskeletal imaging	299
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	31
rehabilitation	308
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	299

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	19
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	29
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	187
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	648
fracture surgery	15
immobilization	34
injections	248
manual therapy	112
musculoskeletal imaging	375
nerve procedures	30
open surgery	45
rehabilitation	208
upper extremity surgery	45
X-rays	375

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	15
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	38
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2019 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	207
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	638
immobilization	41
injections	277
musculoskeletal imaging	222
nerve procedures	38
open surgery	38
rehabilitation	51
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	222

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	19
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	35
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	196
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	635
immobilization	18
injections	296
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	34
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	15
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	33
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2021 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	238
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	687
immobilization	48
injections	369
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve procedures	49
open surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	33
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	686
immobilization	24
injections	386
joint surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	28
nerve procedures	41
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	26
Hispanic	66
Asian	14
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	39
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL during 2023 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	230
decompression surgery	80
doctor visit	707
immobilization	28
injections	367
minimally invasive procedures	44
nerve procedures	80
open surgery	36
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	107

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	36
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	32
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple Terrace, FL were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and rehabilitation.

aspiration	153
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	582
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	43
injections	221
joint surgery	12
manual therapy	127
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	265
nerve procedures	33
open surgery	29
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	189
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	44
X-rays	265

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Female	236
Male	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	261
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	62
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	33
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD graduated from University of South Florida in 2003. He completed residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of South Florida (2003)

Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (2008)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Tampa General Hospital

South Tampa

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 2404 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Temple Terrace, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$823,271 ARTHREX $402,412	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $9,600	CAPITAL CONSUMABLES CONSUMABLES RF BRF $800	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE H&W MINI TIGHTROPES $226	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA DISTAL RADIUS $130	Other $410,103
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$39,089 XIAFLEX $39,083	SUPPRELIN LA $5
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$9,916 XIAFLEX $9,862	TESTIM $54
AXOGEN	$4,251 AxoGuard Nerve Cap $1,575	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $1,267	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $999	NERVE CUFF $291	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $119
MVP Orthopedics Inc	$2,358 $2,358
Other	$12,328 NovoSorb BTM $1,042	H-WAVE $952	SMR $815	Sprix $582	SBO-Other $521	Other $8,415

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$402,230
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$352,592
Consulting Fee	$101,343
Food and Beverage	$19,162
Travel and Lodging	$13,510
Other	$2,376

Research Payments

Dr. Michael J. Garcia, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $682.

Biography

Dr. Michael Garcia's medical specialty is general practice, hand surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In Dr. Garcia's practice, he is particularly interested in hand problems, wrist problems, and shoulder problems. He is professionally affiliated with Florida Orthopaedic Institute and Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Garcia's practice in Temple Terrace, FL is open to new patients as reported by Tampa General Hospital. His education and training includes medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish.