34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcia, Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Alejandro Garcia, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Garcia graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed his residency at Kings County Hosp Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (805) 485-3800.
Where did Dr. Garcia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kings County Hosp Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado
Is Dr. Garcia board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Garcia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?
Dr. Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Garcia typically treat?
As a Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 485-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Garcia in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Barbara Select IPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Garcia's Primary Practice
334 S Patterson Ave Ste 208
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 485-3800
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 1114000569.
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. Alejandro Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Specialist near Santa Barbara, CA.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Alejandro Garcia accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (805) 485-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (805) 485-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alejandro Garcia have?
Dr. Alejandro Garcia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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