DR. MARIA I. ENCARNITA PAJARILLAGA GARCIA M.D.
NPI 1871537977
Internal Medicine in Rancho Mirage, CA

Q: What is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria I. Encarnita Garcia is 1871537977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Q: What is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUITE 100, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270(760) 773-9750(760) 773-9294 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Maria I. Encarnita Pajarillaga Garcia M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARIA I. ENCARNITA PAJARILLAGA GARCIA M.D. (NPI 1871537977) is an individual internal medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California, licensed in California (C51586) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871537977

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA I. ENCARNITA PAJARILLAGA GARCIACredential: M.D.

Location Address72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUITE 100Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4126

Mailing AddressPo Box 2366Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1086 · (760) 773-9750 · Fax (760) 773-9294

Phone(760) 773-9750

Fax(760) 773-9294

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2008

✔ NPI 1871537977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · C51586

Definition

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.

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH43951CA

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00C515860

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. Maria I. Encarnita Pajarillaga Garcia 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 ID9436198561

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050428000487

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 14

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

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.

1,668 services508 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

1,549 services193 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

413 services413 patients

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

407 services407 patients

Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes G0446

This is a yearly, personal consultation focused on behaviors affecting heart health. It lasts 15 minutes and may cover topics like diet, exercise, and stress management. It's about learning healthy habits to protect your heart.

406 services406 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

399 services399 patients

Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic G2012

A virtual check-in is a short online or phone consultation with your healthcare provider. It's for established patients and isn't related to a recent appointment. It's a convenient way to discuss health concerns without needing to visit the office in person.

344 services97 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

142 services136 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

54 services35 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 99441

A telephone medical discussion with a physician is a brief, 5-10 minute call where you can discuss your health concerns. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without needing to visit a clinic. It's important to prepare questions in advance to make the most of this time.

51 services43 patients

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.

42 services37 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 99495

Transitional care management services focus on coordinating and managing your care after you leave the hospital. For moderate complexity problems, this involves managing your medications, arranging further treatments, and ensuring you have the necessary follow-ups.

41 services35 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

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.

33 services33 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442

This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.

17 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92270 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

$136.04 typical visit price

range $59.60 – $179.42

Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$104.64 typical visit price

range $19.37 – $146.42

Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

57%591 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%

Care Plan

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…

61%991 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

60%830 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

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.

100%4,815 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

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…

71%1,609 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

21%1,384 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

10%82 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

6%1,343 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older

Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months

40%708 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

13 suppliers34 claims82 services$6.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

9 suppliers18 claims22 services$1.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers12 claims12 services$45.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers17 claims102 services$1.76 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$13.86 avg. paid by Medicare

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

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$66.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CARLOS A LOPEZ M.D.,M.P.H.

Internal Medicine

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUITE 100
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 773-9750

LORA MURPHY

Physical Therapy Assistant

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, #C-300
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 636-5207

LYNNE MARGARET MESSNER M.D.

Internal Medicine

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUITE 100
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 773-9750

ELHAM KHEIRKHAHI DDS MSD INC

Dentist

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUITE # 402
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 836-1809

SUNNYLINE VENDIOLA M.D.

Family Medicine

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, BLDG B 205-B
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 834-7900

JACOME MEDICAL GROUP

Specialist

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, SUITE D403
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 773-2616

MICHAEL E. VOSKANIAN P.A.-C.

Physician Assistant

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, BLDG B 203
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 674-3847

GREGORY D SHANNON PA

Physician Assistant

72780 COUNTRY CLUB DR, BLDG B 203
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270

Riverside County (760) 674-3847

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 Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria I. Encarnita Garcia is 1871537977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia located?

Maria I. Encarnita Garcia practices at 72780 Country Club Dr Suite 100, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. The listed phone number is (760) 773-9750.

What is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Maria I. Encarnita Garcia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria I. Encarnita Garcia 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria I. Encarnita Garcia was last updated on December 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.