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Christopher A Garces
Surgery · Saginaw, MI · NPI 1285703744
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$9,117.87
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $2,389 in 2025
The $2,389 reported for 2025 was more than what 84% of Surgery providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $281).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Tosoh Bioscience, INC. $3,368.00
- Axogen $2,128.17
- Intuitive Surgical, INC. $1,377.76
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. $1,327.96
- Hologic INC $425.00
- Tactile Systems Technology INC $248.62
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Nimbl Flexitouch Plus Localizer Axoguard Nerve Connector Avance Nerve Graft Axoguard Nerve Cap Axoguard Ha+ Nerve Protector Axoguard Nerve Protector Arista Magseed
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Christopher Garces listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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