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Dr. Lester Garcia, MD

Anesthesiologist

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garcia, Anesthesiologist in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Lester Garcia, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Garcia graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (305) 585-6973.

    Where did Dr. Garcia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program

    • Medical School: Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Garcia board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Garcia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?

    Dr. Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Garcia typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Garcia diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Garcia. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Cesarean Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Garcia typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lester Garcia may include:

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-6973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Garcia in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSource Rx

    • Medicare

    • The Health Plan of West Virginia

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    Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Lester Garcia's Primary Practice

    8260 W Flagler St Ste 1A

    Miami, FL 33144

    (305) 585-6973

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    Dr. Lester Garcia's Practice 2

    2001 W 66th St

    Hialeah, FL 33016

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    Dr. Lester Garcia's Practice 3

    1611 NW 12th Ave

    Miami, FL 33136

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    What is Dr. Garcia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083821409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia

    What is Dr. Lester Garcia's specialty?

    Dr. Garcia is an Anesthesiologist near Miami, FL.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Lester Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center - Miami, Fl which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Lester Garcia accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lester Garcia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 585-6973 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lester Garcia?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 585-6973 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Garcia's offices are located in Miami, FL and Hialeah, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Garcia have?

    Dr. Lester Garcia is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.