Rafael Garcia, M.D.
NPI 1720020787 · Internal Medicine Physician · Westlake, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Garcia, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Westlake, OH (NPI 1720020787).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720020787
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME94853 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
683 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 275 | $120 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 107 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 76 | $80 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 64 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 68 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 57 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 19 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 39 | 17 |
| Allopurinol | 35 | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 30 | 16 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2011-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Garcia's NPI number?
- Rafael Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720020787, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Garcia's specialty?
- Rafael Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Garcia located?
- Rafael Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 30033 Clemens Rd, Westlake, OH 44145-1021.
- What is Rafael Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Garcia is (440) 899-5555.
- Does Rafael Garcia accept Medicare?
- Rafael Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Garcia's NPI (1720020787) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.