Quick answers
- Does Fernando U. Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fernando U. 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 Fernando U. Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 449 Original Medicare patients and 1,360 services for Fernando U. Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fernando U. Garcia's NPI number?
- 1316993652. 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 Fernando U. 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 patients | 449 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,360 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)312 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)309 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)229 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)101 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)66 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Fernando U. Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fernando U. 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.
- Phoenixville HospitalPhoenixville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390127
- Pottstown HospitalPottstown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390123
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044
Practice locations
Addresses where Fernando U. Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 140 Nutt RdPhoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 983‑1000
- 1600 E High StPottstown, PA 19464 (610) 327‑7000
- 420 S 5th Ave, Pathology Tower Health Medical GroupWest Reading, PA 19611 (484) 628‑5227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fernando U. Garcia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tower Health Medical Group584 clinicians in the group
- Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC134 clinicians in the group
- Pottstown Clinic Company LLC111 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Phoenixville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenixville, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tower Health Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316993652 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians