Hamlet Garcia-Pena, M.D.
Hamlet Garcia-Pena, M.D. specializes in general practice, serving patients in Bakersfield, CA in group practice. He has been in practice for 20+ years. A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.19/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1028dNPPES updated 2023-07-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7800 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4937
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202387.19/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.23%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
187
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,295
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $414k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$25 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Hamlet Garcia-Pena's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 12, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Virtual General Practice Care With Hamlet Garcia-Pena
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hamlet Garcia-Pena for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Bakersfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hamlet Garcia-Pena
NPI records show Dr. Garcia-Pena as active with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 328-4284.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hamlet Garcia-Pena
Practice Location
7800 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4937
Mailing Address
7800 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4937
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