Dr Galo F Garces, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Denver, CO

Dr Galo F Garces, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Denver Nephrologists Pc and his current practice location is 4545 E 9th Ave, 150, Denver, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 327-4700.

Dr Galo F Garces is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 43391) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1619956075.

Contact Information

Dr Galo F Garces, MD
4545 E 9th Ave, 150,
Denver, CO 80220-3901
(303) 327-4700
(303) 327-4711

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Galo F Garces
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience26 Years
Location4545 E 9th Ave, Denver, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Galo F Garces graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619956075
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719920024
  • Enrollment ID: I20050608000109

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Galo F Garces such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619956075NPI-NPPES
32602529MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 43391 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stapleton Dialysis (fmc)Denver, CODialysis facility
Rose Medical CenterDenver, COHospital
Sky Ridge Medical CenterLone tree, COHospital
Presbyterian St Luke's Medical CenterDenver, COHospital
Saint Joseph HospitalDenver, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Denver Nephrologists Pc872999139352

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Galo F Garces allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDenver Nephrologists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598877516
PECOS PAC ID: 8729991393
Enrollment ID: O20031110000465

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Galo F Garces is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Galo F Garces, MD
130 Rampart Way, 300-b,
Denver, CO 80230-6440

Ph: (303) 327-4700
Dr Galo F Garces, MD
4545 E 9th Ave, 150,
Denver, CO 80220-3901

Ph: (303) 327-4700

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