Quick answers
- Does German J. Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says German J. 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 German J. Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 988 services for German J. Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is German J. Garcia's NPI number?
- 1942393327. 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 German J. 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 988 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)247 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)142 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)75 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)64 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)64 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%
- Diabetes58%
- Arthritis36%
- Depression21%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Hospitals where German J. Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists German J. 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.
- Hamilton Medical CenterDalton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110001
Practice locations
Addresses where German J. Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1137 E Walnut Ave, Suite 4Dalton, GA 30721 (706) 229‑9501
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- General Practicealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Dalton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dalton, GA — 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) | 1942393327 |
| 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