George Popham, MD
NPI 1265426712 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Popham, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1265426712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265426712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34044 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,985 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 | 590 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 431 | $67 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 341 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 130 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 120 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 106 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 125 | 69 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 119 | 86 |
| Meloxicam | 108 | 45 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 81 | 67 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 70 | 64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 67 | 37 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 56 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$203 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5120 Dixie Hwy Ste 103Louisville, KY 40216-1775Phone: (502) 587-1236
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-09
- Last updated
- 2025-02-27
- Certified
- 2025-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Popham's NPI number?
- George Popham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265426712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Popham's specialty?
- George Popham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Popham located?
- George Popham's practice location on file with NPPES is 13151 Magisterial Dr Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40223-4103.
- What is George Popham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Popham is (502) 587-1236.
- Does George Popham accept Medicare?
- George Popham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Popham's NPI active?
- Yes — George Popham's NPI (1265426712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.