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Family Practice

Ricardo Galicia, MD

Works at hospitals in Albuquerque, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Ricardo Galicia, MD is a family doctor at 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Phone: (505) 272-2111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo Galicia had 107 Original Medicare patients and 256 services. NPI 1457989758. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 · Directions
  • Phone: (505) 272‑2111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UNM Hospital
  • Group practice: UNM Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine · graduated 2020 (6 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricardo Galicia, 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 Ricardo Galicia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo Galicia 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 Ricardo Galicia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 256 services for Ricardo Galicia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo Galicia's NPI number?
1457989758. 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 Ricardo Galicia, 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 patients107
Services billed to Medicare256
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 services
  2. 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)56 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)19 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 pressure64%
  • High cholesterol51%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Depression21%
  • Ischemic heart disease17%

Hospitals where Ricardo Galicia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo Galicia 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.

  • UNM HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320001

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • UNM Medical Group Inc1,047 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Albuquerque

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UNM Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2020 (6 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457989758
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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