Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 38+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, schizophrenia, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 395dNPPES updated 2025-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
123
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,513
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $594k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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.
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 Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$238 received from industry
19 transactions 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 Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 15, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
109 W 27th St Rm 5s, New York, NY 10001-6208
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia for mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Rockville 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 Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia
Dr. Castineira Garcia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 493-4200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maria Lourdes Castineira Garcia
Practice Location
2 Taf Court Suite 2, Rockville, MD 20852
Mailing Address
109 W 27th St Rm 5s, New York, NY 10001-6208
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