Sandy Garcia-Cuevas, LCSW
Sandy Garcia-Cuevas is a Clinical Social Worker based in Rancho Mirage, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sandy Garcia-Cuevas, LCSW specializes in social work, serving patients in Rancho Mirage, CA in group practice. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Rancho Mirage area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 52% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202384.3/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
79
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile 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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%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.
Board certified · Oct 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 204006
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Social Work Care With Sandy Garcia-Cuevas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandy Garcia-Cuevas for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Rancho Mirage 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 Sandy Garcia-Cuevas
Dr. Garcia-Cuevas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rancho Mirage, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 837-8767.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sandy Garcia-Cuevas
Practice Location
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
Mailing Address
39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
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