Quick answers
- Does Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos 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 Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 651 Original Medicare patients and 4,808 services for Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos's NPI number?
- 1326035122. 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 Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos, 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 | 651 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,808 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,025 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)856 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)394 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)354 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)337 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%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
Hospitals where Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos 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.
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190019
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 176 Versailles BlvdAlexandria, LA 71303 (318) 445‑9331
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernesto J. Garcia-Ramos as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine LLP16 clinicians in the group
- Fcim Extended Services LLP6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Alexandria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326035122 |
| 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