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Dr. Hernando Garcia, MD

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garcia, Pulmonologist in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Hernando Garcia, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garcia graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Internal Medicine; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Medical Microbiology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Pulmonary Diseases. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (305) 674-2055.

    Where did Dr. Garcia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Internal Medicine; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Medical Microbiology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Pulmonary Diseases | Mount Sinai Medical Center | CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia | Pontifical University Javeriana / Faculty of Medicine | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Garcia board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Hernando 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 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:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Eosinophilic Disorder
    • Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
    • High Eosinophil Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Eosinophil-Driven Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8283: Eosinophilic asthma
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 674-2055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Miami, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Peak

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Hernando Garcia's Primary Practice

    4300 Alton Rd

    Miami, FL 33140

    (305) 674-2055

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    Dr. Hernando Garcia's Practice 2

    4801 Alberta Ave

    El Paso, TX 79905

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    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 1922000314.

    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. Hernando Garcia's specialty?

    Dr. Garcia is a Pulmonologist near Miami, FL. 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. Hernando Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center - Miami Beach, Fl, Palmetto General Hospital 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

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    Is Hernando Garcia accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Hernando Garcia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 674-2055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hernando Garcia?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 674-2055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hernando Garcia have?

    Dr. Hernando Garcia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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