Francisco Garcia-Cortes, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(787) 878-9300Arecibo, PR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across PR can see Francisco Garcia-Cortes, M.D. in person in Arecibo or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 44 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Puerto Rico
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Internal Medicine providers in PRSee all Internal Medicine in Arecibo44+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5719dNPPES updated 2010-09-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

47 Calle Morell Campos, Arecibo, PR 00612-4318

Fax: (787) 879-3372
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)52%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in AreciboAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 140969, Arecibo, PR 00614-0969

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Francisco Garcia-Cortes

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Francisco Garcia-Cortes for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Arecibo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Francisco Garcia-Cortes

Dr. Garcia-Cortes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Arecibo, PR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (787) 878-9300.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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