Maria I. Encarnita Garcia, M.D.
NPI 1871537977 · Internal Medicine Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria I. Encarnita Garcia, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1871537977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871537977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C51586 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
5,566 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 | 1,668 | $132 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,549 | $64 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 413 | $83 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 407 | $20 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 406 | $26 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 399 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 619 | 173 |
| Losartan Potassium | 529 | 146 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 479 | 123 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 470 | 131 |
| Lisinopril | 203 | 60 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 172 | 52 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$399 across 26 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2008-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's NPI number?
- Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871537977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's specialty?
- Maria I. Encarnita Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia located?
- Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 72780 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4126.
- What is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria I. Encarnita Garcia is (760) 773-9750.
- Does Maria I. Encarnita Garcia accept Medicare?
- Maria I. Encarnita Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's NPI (1871537977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.