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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcia, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Michael Garcia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (310) 825-7921.
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 Internist, 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Having Other Artificial Openings of the Digestive Tract
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
- GI tract stoma
- Digestive system ostomy
- Enterostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
- Z934: Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Swallowing problems
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1319: Other dysphagia
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Intestinal Failure
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
- K90822: Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
- Intestinal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90821: Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Garcia perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Garcia may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garcia's office.
Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-7921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Garcia in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?
Dr. Michael Garcia's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-7921
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 1780021261.
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. Michael Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Garcia is a Internist near Santa Monica, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Garcia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Michael Garcia accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (310) 825-7921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (310) 825-7921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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