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Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: lung issues, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), sarcoidosis, and more.

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-8203

Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD is a pulmonologist in New York, NY specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

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622 W 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	67
pulmonary testing	79

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	90
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
pulmonary testing	79

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

doctor visit	105
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
pulmonary testing	325

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	52
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

doctor visit	101
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
pulmonary testing	451

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	71
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	19
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

doctor visit	74
pulmonary testing	589

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	62
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	27
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

doctor visit	35
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
pulmonary testing	352

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	39
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	24
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	84
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
pulmonary testing	59

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD treated as a pulmonologist in New York, NY were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	80
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
pulmonary testing	276

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1996. She is certified by the Pulmonary Disease Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1996)

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, Aetna, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Healthfirst, Cigna, Quality Health Management, 1199SEIU, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), RiverSpring, Amida Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, AgeWell and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

MultiPlan

Amerigroup

Affinity Health Plan

Aetna

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Healthfirst

Cigna

Quality Health Management

1199SEIU

MVP Health Care

UnitedHealthcare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

RiverSpring

Amida Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

AgeWell

VNSNY CHOICE

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$250 OFEV $116	$134
AstraZeneca UK Limited	$143 $143
Abbott Laboratories	$70 Xience Sierra Coronary Stent $70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$19 Adempas $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$481

Research Payments

Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD has received 2 research payments totaling $727,604.

Biography

Dr. Christine Garcia is a physician who specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. She attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Garcia is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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