Carolyn Garner, MD
Carolyn Garner is a Surgery specialist based in Corinth, TX with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 25 years in surgery, Carolyn Garner, MD is a long-established surgery specialist in Corinth. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 296dNPPES updated 2025-07-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3502 Corinth Pkwy Unit 100, Corinth, TX 76208-5482
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.74%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better53.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-29.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
401
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
348
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $11k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$58 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Carolyn Garner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2001)
Virtual Surgery Care With Carolyn Garner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carolyn Garner for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Corinth required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carolyn Garner
Dr. Garner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Corinth, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (940) 380-8040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carolyn Garner
Practice Location
3502 Corinth Pkwy Unit 100, Corinth, TX 76208-5482
Mailing Address
3502 Corinth Pkwy Unit 100, Corinth, TX 76208-5482
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