Purushottam K. Garg, MD
Purushottam K. Garg is a Family Medicine specialist based in Pace, FL with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Purushottam K. Garg, MD has practiced family medicine for 53+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 53+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5553 Highway 90, Pace, FL 32571-1540
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better15.74%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
15.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.8%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
303
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,770
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $510k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$313 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Purushottam K. Garg's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
Po Box 2276, Pensacola, FL 32513-2276
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 51004F
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Purushottam K. Garg for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Pace 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 Purushottam K. Garg
Dr. Garg is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pace, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (850) 995-8811.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5553 Highway 90, Pace, FL 32571-1540
Mailing Address
Po Box 2276, Pensacola, FL 32513-2276
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