Physician Profile
Patricia A. Garcia, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Garcia
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Patricia A. Garcia, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Patricia graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2008. Patricia is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Patricia provided 610 services to 514 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1790947331 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 724-3240
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94305
3400 Spruce St 1 Maloney
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
610 services · 514 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
62 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms | Treatment | 91065 |
136 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
30 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
30 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus | Treatment | 91120 |
29 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Study of esophagus to assess movement | Treatment | 91010 |
22 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode | Treatment | 91037 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
63 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Patricia A. Garcia?
Patricia A. Garcia is a gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Patricia A. Garcia's address?
Patricia A. Garcia is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Patricia A. Garcia?
The number on file is (650) 724-3240. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Patricia A. Garcia?
Patricia A. Garcia's National Provider Identifier is 1790947331. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Patricia A. Garcia train?
Patricia A. Garcia attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Patricia A. Garcia have?
Patricia A. Garcia has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Patricia A. Garcia perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Patricia A. Garcia performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; provides treatments such as measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms and study of rectum sensitivity and function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Patricia A. Garcia's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Patricia A. Garcia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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