Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcia, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Christine Garcia, MD, PHD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Garcia completed her residency at University Tx Southwestern Med School. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhere did Dr. Garcia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Research | UT Southwestern Medical Center, Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine
Residency: University Tx Southwestern Med School
What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?
Dr. Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Garcia treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Diaphragm Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
- Diaphragmatic Problems
- Breathing Muscle Disorders
- Problems with the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
- J986: Disorders of diaphragm
Also known as:
- Family history of respiratory disease
- Family History
- Lung Disease
- Inherited lung disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to breathing problems
- Family history of respiratory conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z836: Family history of other diseases of the respiratory system
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Garcia in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
Columbia University Irving Medical Center/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
Recognitions
Awards
American Society for Clinical Investigation
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Scientist Development Award
President's Research Council Young Investigator Award
Charles E. Culpeper Medical Scholar
Parker B. Francis Fellowship
Alpha Omega Alpha
What is Dr. Garcia's NPI number?An 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 1790715274.
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. Christine Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Pulmonologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Garcia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christine Garcia accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christine Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032