Dr. Gerardo M Garcia

General Surgery in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
37+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Gerardo M Garcia, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Easton Hospital. Dr. Gerardo M Garcia also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Gerardo M Garcia accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Gerardo M Garcia at 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd to request Dr. Gerardo M Garcia the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103

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Basics

Full Name	Gerardo M Garcia
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	2466506266
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 37 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Gerardo M Garcia graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1952326043
NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Gerardo M Garcia

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Gerardo M Garcia has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 37 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	MD063715L	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Easton Hospital	Easton, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Nazareth Primary Care	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	774

Practice Locations

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed