ROBERTO J. GARCIA M.D. – NPI #1780627000
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROBERTO GARCIA is a physician located in ALEXANDRIA, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780627000 to ROBERTO GARCIA on June 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Sep 28, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROBERTO GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERTO J. GARCIA

NPI Number
1780627000
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERTO J. GARCIA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
176 VERSAILLES BLVD
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303-2493
Phone: (318) 445-9331 Fax: (318) 619-6899
Mailing address
PO BOX 13030
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71315-3030
Phone: (318) 445-9331 Fax: (318) 619-6899
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 28, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ROBERTO GARCIA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1577189
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 LA 200862

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
PONCE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERTO GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AVOYELLES HOSPITAL
      4231 HIGHWAY 1192
      MARKSVILLE, LA 71351
    • CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
      3330 MASONIC DRIVE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      187 NINTH ST/HWY 84 WEST
      JENA, LA 71342
    • RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      211 4TH STREET
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ELARA CARING
      1401 TEXAS AVENUE STE A
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      137 YORKTOWN DRIVE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
    • LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE ALEXANDRIA
      3130 JACKSON STREET
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • LOUISIANA HOMECARE OF ALEXANDRIA
      6501 COLISEUM BLVD SUITE 700 D
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
    • STAT HOME HEALTH INNOVATIVE
      19924 HWY 182
      BUNKIE, LA 71322
  • HOSPICE
    • FAITH FOUNDATION HOSPICE, INC
      3503 PARLIAMENT COURT
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANA
      13 HEYMAN LANE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL DPU
      13 HEYMAN LANE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306

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