Quick answers
- Does Santos Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Santos 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 Santos Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 391 services for Santos Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Santos Garcia's NPI number?
- 1518989714. 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 Santos 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 391 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| 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)91 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)33 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)31 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)24 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Depression31%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Santos Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1580 Santa Barbara BlvdThe Villages, FL 32159 (352) 259‑2159
- 8449 SW Hwy 200Ocala, FL 34481 (352) 693‑3378
- 8449 SW Hwy 200, Suite 141Ocala, FL 34481 (352) 693‑3378
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Santos Garcia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cora Health Services Inc1,136 clinicians in the group
- Premier Medical Associates of Florida Healthcare, PA64 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in The Villages
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Villages, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cora Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 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) | 1518989714 |
| 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
- 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