George Azar, MD
NPI 1164576369 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbus, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Azar, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Columbus, NC (NPI 1164576369).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164576369
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-01896 (NC)
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
19 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
1,872 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 433 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 424 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 146 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 120 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 96 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 206 | 110 |
| Meloxicam | 124 | 59 |
| Methylprednisolone | 64 | 60 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 36 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin | 33 | 20 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 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
- 2007-01-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Azar's NPI number?
- George Azar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164576369, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Azar's specialty?
- George Azar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Azar located?
- George Azar's practice location on file with NPPES is 89 W Mills St, Columbus, NC 28722-9450.
- What is George Azar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Azar is (828) 894-3718.
- Does George Azar accept Medicare?
- George Azar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Azar's NPI active?
- Yes — George Azar's NPI (1164576369) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.