Quick answers
- Does Luis R. Novoa Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis R. Novoa 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 Luis R. Novoa Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Luis R. Novoa Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis R. Novoa Garcia's NPI number?
- 1659590917. 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 Luis R. Novoa 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 55 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
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%
- Diabetes75%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where Luis R. Novoa Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis R. Novoa 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.
- Centro Medico Wilma N VazquezVega Baja, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400115
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis R. Novoa Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Road 2 Km 39, Centro Medico Wilma N VazquezVega Baja, PR 00693 (787) 858‑1580
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis R. Novoa Garcia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Instituto Medico del Norte Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- General Practicealso
Other anesthesiologists in Puerto Rico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Instituto Medico del Norte Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659590917 |
| 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