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Pathology

Nestor Garcia, MD

Works at hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Nestor Garcia, MD is a pathologist at 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Phone: (570) 552-1435. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nestor Garcia had 222 Original Medicare patients and 869 services. NPI 1114982329. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 · Directions
  • Phone: (570) 552‑1435
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
  • Group practice: Wyoming Valley Pathology Associates PC
  • Medical school: graduated 1973 (53 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nestor Garcia, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nestor Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nestor Garcia accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Nestor Garcia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 869 services for Nestor Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nestor Garcia's NPI number?
1114982329. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Nestor Garcia, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients222
Services billed to Medicare869
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)233 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)226 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)88 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)41 services
  5. Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique (88108)22 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Anxiety32%

Hospitals where Nestor Garcia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nestor Garcia at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nestor Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nestor Garcia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wyoming Valley Pathology Associates PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Wilkes Barre

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilkes Barre, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wyoming Valley Pathology Associates PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1973 (53 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1114982329
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians