RICARDO JUAN GARCIA ALEMANY M.D.
NPI 1144458233
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Hialeah, FL

NPI Status: Active since June 26, 2009

Contact Information

7150 W 20TH AVE STE 314
HIALEAH, FL
ZIP 33016
Phone: (786) 620-2361
Fax: (855) 325-9977

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 25
  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About RICARDO GARCIA ALEMANY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ricardo Garcia Alemany, an internist established in Hialeah, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in rheumatology and more than 25 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144458233 assigned on June 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RR0500X with license number ME109739 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated March 2026.

NPI
1144458233
Provider Name
RICARDO JUAN GARCIA ALEMANY M.D.
Other Name
RICARDO JUAN GARCIA M.D.
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 314 HIALEAH, FL 33016
Location Phone
(786) 620-2361
Location Fax
(855) 325-9977
Mailing Address
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 314 HIALEAH, FL 33016
Mailing Phone
(786) 620-2361
Mailing Fax
(855) 325-9977
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2001
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-26-2009
Last Update Date
03-22-2026
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An internist like Ricardo Garcia Alemany is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Taxonomy Code
207RR0500X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME109739
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze (HSA) 1735 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 1449 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2139 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2139E ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2139V ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2342S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - POS

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ricardo Garcia Alemany is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ricardo Garcia Alemany is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355519430

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20110714000851

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle

This procedure involves giving anti-cancer drugs, which don't contain hormones, into the muscle or under the skin. These drugs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. The process is usually quick and done by a healthcare professional.

This service was performed 306 times for 102 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

This service was performed 69 times for 22 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.

This service was performed 26 times for 14 patients

Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine

A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.

This service was performed 35 times for 35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 113 times for 73 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 360 times for 196 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose

Monovisc is a treatment involving an injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint, often the knee. This substance, found naturally in joint fluid, helps lubricate and cushion the joint. The injection can help ease pain, improve mobility, and reduce inflammation caused by arthritis.

This service was performed 22 times for 12 patients

Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less

This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Injection, denosumab, 1 mg

Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.

This service was performed 7,441 times for 86 patients

Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg

Methylprednisolone acetate is a medication given through an injection. It's a type of corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat various conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases. This dose is 40 mg.

This service was performed 50 times for 23 patients

Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg

Zoledronic acid is a medication given via injection to strengthen bones. It's often used in patients with osteoporosis or certain types of cancer. The injection helps reduce the risk of fractures and other bone complications.

This service was performed 70 times for 14 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This service was performed 48 times for 32 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 148 times for 148 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $35.39 for a new patient copayment and $26.79 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 33016 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $141.56
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.92
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.05
  • Average New Patient Copayment $35.39
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.23
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.76

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $107.17
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.99
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $150.24
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $26.79
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.74
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.56

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Care Plan 98% 207
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan
Clinical Data Registry ReportingYesN/A
The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to a clinical data registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_PHCDRR_5_MULTI.
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record 98% 4239
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration
e-Prescribing 100% 2181
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Patient-Specific Education 13% 1392
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 100% 226
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical RecordYesN/A
• Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management.
Provide Patient Access 53% 1392
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician ensures the patient's health information is available for the patient (or patient-authorized representative) to access using any application of their choice that is configured to meet the technical specifications of the Application Programing Interface (API) in the MIPS eligible clinician's certified EHR technology.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Glucocorticoid Management 52% 277
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have been assessed for glucocorticoid use and, for those on prolonged doses of prednisone >= 10 mg daily (or equivalent) with improvement or no change in disease activity, documentation of glucocorticoid management plan within 12 months
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age 9% 676
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
Security Risk AnalysisYesN/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.
Use of telehealth services that expand practice accessYesN/A
Use of telehealth services and analysis of data for quality improvement, such as participation in remote specialty care consults or teleaudiology pilots that assess ability to still deliver quality care to patients.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Ricardo Garcia Alemany is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC4300 ALTON RD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140
(305) 674-2121Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1144458233, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1144458233.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
7150 W 20TH AVE STE 314
HIALEAH, FL 33016

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144458233, enumerated as an "individual" on June 26, 2009.

The provider is located at 7150 W 20TH AVE STE 314 HIALEAH, FL 33016 and the phone number is (786) 620-2361.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RR0500X and a focus in Rheumatology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Ricardo Garcia Alemany is affiliated with: MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC.