Peter Leandro Garcia, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Peter Leandro Garcia is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Maria,, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Peter Leandro Garcia, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 19+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Nevada School of Medicine (class of 2007), he has been practicing for over 19 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
116 South Palisade Drive Suite 200, Santa Maria,, CA 93454-8905
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.51/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
414
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
341
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,627
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $809k
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.
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, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$143 received from industry
6 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 Peter Leandro Garcia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Nevada School of Medicine
19 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
University of Nevada School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
117 West Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458-2805
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Peter Leandro Garcia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter Leandro Garcia for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Santa Maria, 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 Peter Leandro Garcia
Dr. Garcia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Maria,, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 739-3968.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Peter Leandro Garcia
Practice Location
116 South Palisade Drive Suite 200, Santa Maria,, CA 93454-8905
Mailing Address
117 West Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458-2805
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