George Plitas, M.D.
NPI 1013179878 · Surgical Oncology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Surgical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Plitas, M.D. is a Surgical Oncology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1013179878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013179878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 248721 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
276 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 50 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 29 | $39 |
| Partial Removal of Breast19301 | 26 | $749 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Deep Lymph Nodes of Underarm38525 | 16 | $263 |
| Imaging of Lymph Nodes During Surgery38900 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,157 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-01
- Last updated
- 2012-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Plitas's NPI number?
- George Plitas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013179878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Plitas's specialty?
- George Plitas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Plitas located?
- George Plitas's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065-6800.
- What is George Plitas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Plitas is (646) 888-4587.
- Does George Plitas accept Medicare?
- George Plitas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Plitas's NPI active?
- Yes — George Plitas's NPI (1013179878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.