Sylvia Garcia, M.D.
NPI 1497704761 · Family Medicine Physician · Whittier, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sylvia Garcia, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Whittier, CA (NPI 1497704761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497704761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G70849 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$395 across 14 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
- 2006-05-06
- Last updated
- 2022-08-12
- Certified
- 2022-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sylvia Garcia's NPI number?
- Sylvia Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497704761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sylvia Garcia's specialty?
- Sylvia Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sylvia Garcia located?
- Sylvia Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 15111 Whittier Blvd Ste 102, Whittier, CA 90603-2180.
- What is Sylvia Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sylvia Garcia is (562) 945-6440.
- Does Sylvia Garcia accept Medicare?
- Sylvia Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sylvia Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Sylvia Garcia's NPI (1497704761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.