Gary Garcia, MD
NPI 1417368788 · Family Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Garcia, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1417368788).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417368788
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,129 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 715 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 279 | $95 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 68 | $137 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 28 | $32 |
| Brief Communication Technology-Based Service, E.g. Virtual Check-In, By a Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Who Can Report Evaluation and Management Services, Provided to an Established Patient, Not Originating From a Related E/M ServicG2012 | 26 | $13 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 316 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 288 | 74 |
| Metformin Hcl | 157 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 153 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 126 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 115 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$754 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-08
- Last updated
- 2019-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Garcia's NPI number?
- Gary Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417368788, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Garcia's specialty?
- Gary Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Garcia located?
- Gary Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 49 San Miguel Ave, Salinas, CA 93901-3062.
- What is Gary Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Garcia is (831) 424-7172.
- Does Gary Garcia accept Medicare?
- Gary Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Garcia's NPI (1417368788) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.