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Who is Dr. Garcia, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Nelson Garcia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Garcia completed his residency at Medstar-Georgetown Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (562) 461-3000.
Where did Dr. Garcia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medstar-Georgetown Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
Is Dr. Garcia board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nelson 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Garcia typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Garcia typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Garcia may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Garcia in Bellflower, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
Dr. Nelson Garcia's Primary Practice
9333 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 461-3000
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 1932257995.
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. Nelson Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bellflower, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Nelson Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Providence St. Jude 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Nelson Garcia accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nelson Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nelson Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (562) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Garcia have?
Dr. Nelson Garcia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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