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Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Berroa Garcia, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Berroa Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berroa Garcia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berroa Garcia’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Berroa Garcia speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Berroa Garcia typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Berroa 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. Berroa 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Berroa Garcia typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia may include:

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

    Does Dr. Berroa Garcia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Berroa Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Berroa Garcia accept in Rockville, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Berroa Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia's Primary Practice

    1355 Piccard Dr Ste 100

    Rockville, MD 20850

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    Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia's Practice 2

    110 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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

    Dr. Berroa Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770901498.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berroa Garcia?

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

    What is Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia's specialty?

    Dr. Berroa Garcia is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Rockville, MD.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Berroa Garcia is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Berroa Garcia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lissa Berroa Garcia?

    Please contact Dr. Berroa Garcia's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Berroa Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Berroa Garcia's offices are located in Rockville, MD and Washington, DC.