Raul M. Garcia

Overview

Dr. Mercado comes from a family that places great value on education. Growing up, he had the privilege of having several physicians as role models. Their dedication to patient care and lifelong learning inspired him to pursue medicine. What drew him most to becoming a doctor was the unique combination of challenges and opportunities the field offers, including the ability to adapt and commitment to continuous learning. He is continually inspired by the immediate, life-changing impact interventional cardiology has on patients—often at some of the most critical moments in their lives. Dr. Mercado specializes in endovascular treatment, ranging from preventive strategies to advanced therapies such as angioplasty, stenting, and intravascular imaging. What excites him is the evolving intersection of innovation and patient care—each advancement providing new ways to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life. One of his favorite ways to practice self-care and wellness is riding his mountain bike, which provides the perfect balance of mental clarity and physical exertion, leaving him feeling refreshed and re-energized.

His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

Graduate Institution

MD, Universidad Autonoma De Baja California - 2011

Residency

Internal Medicine, Eisenhower Health - 2018

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Cardiolovascular Disease, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock - 2024
Interventional Cardiology, Scott & White Hosp Round Rock - 2025

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Pflugerville Medical Center (Building 1)
2600 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Bldg 1, Ste 200, Pflugerville, TX 78660
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Is Dr. Raul M. Garcia a top-rated expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raul M. Garcia is classified as an Experienced expert for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Raul M. Garcia specialize in?

While Dr. Raul M. Garcia is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. Raul M. Garcia accept my insurance?

Dr. Raul M. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-654-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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