DR. RUSLAN GARCIA M.D.
NPI 1659802445
Internal Medicine in Murphy, NC

NPI Status: Active since March 23, 2017

Contact Information

4048 E U.S. HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE
SUITE 1
MURPHY, NC
ZIP 28906
Phone: (828) 837-8131

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 9
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RUSLAN GARCIA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ruslan Garcia, an internist established in Murphy, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 9 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 2017. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659802445 assigned on March 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 2020-02080 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1659802445
Provider Name
DR. RUSLAN GARCIA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4048 E U.S. HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE SUITE 1 MURPHY, NC 28906
Location Phone
(828) 837-8131
Mailing Address
4048 E U.S. HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE SUITE 1 MURPHY, NC 28906
Mailing Phone
(828) 837-8131
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2017
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-23-2017
Last Update Date
11-09-2020
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An internist like Ruslan Garcia 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

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
2020-02080
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

298956 (NY)
2390200000XStudent, Health Care

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

 

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Value Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
  • Blue Value Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Silver Classic - HMO
  • Silver Classic | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ruslan Garcia 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.

Ruslan Garcia 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: 9638593494

    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: I20200727001528

    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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    7 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 52 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    6 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    2 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    3 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    5 DME suppliers used 64 Medicare Claims 64 Services Paid

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.

Automated urinalysis test

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

This service was performed 19 times for 17 patients

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus

An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.

This service was performed 26 times for 26 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 119 times for 62 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.25 for a new patient copayment and $23.98 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 28906 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $125.01
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
  • Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.25
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.94
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.98
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65

* 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.

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. Ruslan Garcia is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BOULEVARD
CANTON, GA 30115
(770) 244-1000Acute Care Hospitals
UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL35 HOSPITAL ROAD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
(706) 745-2111Acute Care Hospitals
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE509 BILTMORE AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
(828) 213-1111Acute Care Hospitals
ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER3990 EAST US HIGHWAY 64 ALT
MURPHY, NC 28906
(828) 837-8161Critical Access Hospitals
ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
(423) 778-7000Acute 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 1659802445, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
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 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 4 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1659802445.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659802445, enumerated as an "individual" on March 23, 2017.

The provider is located at 4048 E U.S. HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE SUITE 1 MURPHY, NC 28906 and the phone number is (828) 837-8131.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Ruslan Garcia is affiliated with: NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE, ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER and ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER.