Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Meghan Garcia, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology · Sacramento, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
5609 J ST STE C, Sacramento, CA 95819
9164538696
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1891131447 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Garcia from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Garcia

Dr. Meghan Garcia is an allergy & immunology specialist in Sacramento, CA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Garcia performed 2,302 Medicare services across 318 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Garcia received a total of $6,956 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in allergy & immunology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Garcia is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ 2,302 Medicare services $6,956 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,302
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in CA for allergy & immunology
318
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~192 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
1,798 $3 $9
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
170 $99 $270
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
97 $10 $30
Health risk assessment administration and interpretation
This procedure involves administering a health risk assessment to a patient and interpreting the results.
72 $2 $7
Expiratory airflow and volume test
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume.
66 $22 $59
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
58 $131 $350
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
41 $12 $31
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,956
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,159/year across 6 years
Top 31% in CA for allergy & immunology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
278
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,580 (94.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$376 (5.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,559
2023
$2,470
2022
$946
2021
$646
2020
$203
2018
$132

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$792
GENZYME CORPORATION
$286
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$270
Genentech USA, Inc.
$228
Amgen Inc.
$221
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$192
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$169
CSL Behring
$121
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$27
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
kaleo, Inc.
$25
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Phadia US Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
ALK-Abello, Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,881
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$750
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$669
GENZYME CORPORATION
$519
Genentech USA, Inc.
$427
Amgen Inc.
$403
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$339
CSL Behring
$324
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
$201
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$175
kaleo, Inc.
$164
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$120
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$120
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$93
PFIZER INC.
$89
ALK-Abello, Inc
$87
Grifols USA, LLC
$74
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$59
OptiNose US, Inc.
$58
Optinose US, Inc.
$54
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$53
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$49
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$48
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$46
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$30
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Phadia US Inc.
$21
QOL Medical, LLC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Top 3 companies account for 47.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIMMUNE · AIRSUPRA · AUVI-Q · AYVAKIT · AirDuo Digihaler · BREZTRI · BRIDION · CIBINQO · CUTAQUIG · CUVITRU · DUPIXENT · EOHILIA · EUCRISA · FASENRA · GENERAL BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY · HYQVIA · Haegarda · Hizentra · ImmunoCAP · NUCALA · Odactra · Orladeyo · PALFORZIA · ProAir Digihaler · RINVOQ · RUCONEST · Ryaltris · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SUCRAID · TAKHZYRO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · XOLAIR · Xembify · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Allergy & immunologists within 10 mi
24
Per 100K population
1.5
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Garcia is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Garcia experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Garcia performed 1,798 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Garcia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Garcia received a total of $6,956 from 30 companies across 278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Garcia's costs compare to other allergy & immunologists in Sacramento?
Dr. Garcia's average Medicare payment per service is $15. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Garcia) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →