Summary

Dr. Garima Handa is a cardiovascular disease specialist who completed her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Florida. She pursued her residency training at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in New York, followed by specialized fellowship training in interventional cardiology at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Handa is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Dr. Handa practices at Dignity Health Medical Group in Merced, California, where she focuses on treating conditions such as high blood pressure, including emergency situations involving severely elevated blood pressure, as well as pediatric hypertension. Her clinical expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and providing chronic wound care with specialized wound debridement procedures. Patients have given Dr. Handa an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi
  • University of Kentucky, KY – Interventional Cardiology, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NY
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Primary Care & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced, CA

315 Mercy Ave Suite 400Merced, CA 95340
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
16 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Merced , CAWinter Park , FLMerced , CAModesto , CA
Med School: Ross University School of Medicine, FL Med School: New York Medical College Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Garima Handa

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Garima Handa has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Garima Handa has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

Garima Handa holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Kentucky, KY – Interventional Cardiology, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NY.

Residency

Completed their residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NY.

Medical School

Graduated from Ross University School of Medicine, FL.

NPI Number

Garima Handa's NPI number is 1518313410.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garima Handa accepting new patients?
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Does Garima Handa accept my insurance?
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Where is Garima Handa's office located?
Garima Handa's office is located at 315 Mercy Ave Suite 400, Merced, CA, 95340.
Does Garima Handa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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