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DR. ELIZABETH GARCIA-CARDENAS M.D.
NPI 1588026660
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Athens, GA

Active since March 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
242 KING AVE STE 120, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 475-5700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2020, Mar 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ELIZABETH GARCIA-CARDENAS M.D. (NPI 1588026660) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (85294) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Mary's Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588026660
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELIZABETH GARCIA-CARDENASCredential: M.D.
Location Address242 KING AVE STE 120Athens, GA 30606
Mailing AddressPo Box 117265Atlanta, GA 30368-7265
Phone(706) 475-5700
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1588026660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 85294
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 217931 (NC)
242 KING AVE STE 120, Athens, GA 30606
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597056994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200723001340
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
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.
17 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Mary's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110006
Location1230 Baxter StreetAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities20

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 Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas is 1588026660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2016.

Where is Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas located?

Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas practices at 242 King Ave Ste 120, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 475-5700.

What is Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas 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.

Is Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas is affiliated with St Mary's Hospital and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Garcia-cardenas was last updated on September 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.