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Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD

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(Rafael Garcia, MD)

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Specializes in: Nephrology (Kidney Disease) and General Practice

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot� Facultad De Medicina (1996)

8819 Commons Boulevard Suite 101
Twinsburg, OH 44087

(216) 844-4913

Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH specializing in nephrology (kidney disease) and general practice. He graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot� Facultad De Medicina in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UH Twinsburg Health Center.

Office Locations

8819 Commons Boulevard Suite 101
Twinsburg, OH 44087

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3999 Richmond Road Suite 3600
Beachwood, OH 44122

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3909 Orange Place Suite 3100
Beachwood, OH 44122

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11100 Euclid Avenue Lakeside Suite 5223
Cleveland, OH 44106

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960 Clague Road Suite 1100B
Westlake, OH 44145

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

hemodialysis

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD performed more hemodialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hemodialysis, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	253
hospital care	1179
inpatient care	1179

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	171
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	24
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	75
Dementia	41
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	555
hospital care	2379
inpatient care	2379

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	564
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	122
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	73
Dementia	45
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	479
doctor visit	51
hospital care	2192
inpatient care	2192

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	236
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	49
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	72
Dementia	48
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	447
doctor visit	68
hospital care	2510
inpatient care	2510

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	236
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	65
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	72
Dementia	46
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	576
doctor visit	43
hospital care	1955
inpatient care	1955

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	228
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	59
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	75
Dementia	43
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	501
doctor visit	42
hospital care	1624
inpatient care	1624

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	226
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	63
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	73
Dementia	46
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	476
doctor visit	39
hospital care	1831
inpatient care	1831

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	48
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	75
Dementia	45
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	330
doctor visit	32
hospital care	1568
inpatient care	1568

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	164
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	49
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	66
Dementia	51
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	386
doctor visit	27
hospital care	1290
inpatient care	1290

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	44
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	67
Dementia	38
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	326
doctor visit	50
hospital care	1227
inpatient care	1227

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	43
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	68
Dementia	33
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Twinsburg, OH were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	432
doctor visit	56
hospital care	1623
inpatient care	1623

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD.

**Gender**
Female	145
Male	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	207
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	51
75 to 84	87
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	65
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	39
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot� Facultad De Medicina in 1996. He completed residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He is certified by the Nephrology - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot� Facultad De Medicina (1996)

Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center (2002)

Board Certification: Nephrology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UH Twinsburg Health Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rafael Garcia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$510 LOKELMA $371	FARXIGA $140
Amgen Inc.	$375 Parsabiv $304	Sensipar $31	Tavneos $24	Aranesp $15
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$370 Rayaldee $370
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.	$343 OPTION $159	VSTICK $44	Ultrastream $15	$125
Mallinckrodt LLC	$255 ACTHAR $255
Other	$1,767 ACTHAR $304	Auryxia $225	Kerendia $118	RENVELA $108	JYNARQUE $103	Other $909

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,452
Education	$168

Biography

Dr. Rafael Garcia sees patients in Westlake, OH, Beachwood, OH, and Twinsburg, OH. His medical specialties are general practice and nephrology (kidney disease). He attended medical school at Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine. He trained at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia for his residency. Dr. Garcia speaks Spanish. Dr. Garcia is affiliated with UH Twinsburg Health Center. His practice in Twinsburg, OH is open to new patients as reported by Yext.