Joseph Anthony Garcia, M.D.

Family Medicine

Joseph Anthony Garcia is a Family Medicine specialist based in Huntersville, NC with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE

(704) 316-1265Huntersville, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 32 years in family medicine, Joseph Anthony Garcia, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Huntersville. Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 911 Family Medicine providers in NCSee all Family Medicine in Huntersville32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1138dNPPES updated 2023-04-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

14330 Oakhill Park Ln Suite 200-B, Huntersville, NC 28078-3314

Fax: (704) 316-1266
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.37%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)

2.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.2%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

437

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

723

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,748

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $957k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$132 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Joseph Anthony Garcia's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 11, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 60447, Charlotte, NC 28260-0447

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Joseph Anthony Garcia

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Anthony Garcia for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Huntersville 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 Joseph Anthony Garcia

Dr. Garcia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Huntersville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 316-1265.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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