CENTRAL LOUISIANA RHEUMATOLOGY AND INFUSION CENTER
NPI 1326424029
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Alexandria, LA

Active since August 04, 2015CLIA 19D2322942 · Waiver
146 YORKTOWN DR, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303(318) 416-5060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Central Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CENTRAL LOUISIANA RHEUMATOLOGY AND INFUSION CENTER (NPI 1326424029) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Alexandria, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 28, 2027 and lists Miguel A Garcia-caro, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326424029
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameMIGUEL A GARCIA-CARO MD LLC
Location Address146 YORKTOWN DRAlexandria, LA 71303-3621
Mailing Address146 Yorktown DrAlexandria, LA 71303-3621 · (318) 416-5060
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMiguel A Garcia-caroOwner · (318) 416-5060
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 2015
✔ NPI 1326424029 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.07117R
Definition
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.
146 YORKTOWN DR, Alexandria, LA 71303

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCentral Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINB89479LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Central Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Central Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972596765
1337 CENTRE CT
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-9331
✔ PECOS1.7 mi
Rheumatology
NPI 1508859455
146 YORKTOWN DR
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 416-5060
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2322942

Central Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center · Alexandria, LA
Active · expires Apr 28, 2027
CLIA Number19D2322942
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 29, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 28, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMiguel A. Garcia-Caro
Laboratory Phone(318) 416-5060
Laboratory LocationCentral Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center146 Yorktown Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC is 1326424029. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2015. The provider is doing business as Central Louisiana Rheumatology And Infusion Center.

Where is Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC located?

Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC is located at 146 Yorktown Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303. The listed phone number is (318) 416-5060.

What is Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC, in Nurse Practitioner and Rheumatology. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2322942) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 28, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Miguel A Garcia-Caro MD LLC was last updated on October 12, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.