Quick answers
- Does Nicholas R. Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas R. 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 Nicholas R. Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 709 services for Nicholas R. Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas R. Garcia's NPI number?
- 1528621927. 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 Nicholas R. 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 709 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)149 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)62 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)60 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 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%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Nicholas R. Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas R. 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.
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterLorain, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360172
- UH Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360137
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas R. Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2880 Plymouth AveRocky River, OH 44116 (440) 333‑5888
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas R. Garcia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elevate Foot and Ankle Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Rocky River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rocky River, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elevate Foot and Ankle Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528621927 |
| 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