Gregory Palutsis, MD
NPI 1295789238 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gregory Palutsis, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1295789238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295789238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-065373 (IL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,513 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 | 475 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 363 | $68 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 186 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 85 | $103 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
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 | 217 | 100 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 207 | 63 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 156 | 116 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 113 | 88 |
| Meloxicam | 62 | 13 |
| Ibuprofen | 49 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 27 | 22 |
| Naproxen | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2020-10-22
- Certified
- 2020-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gregory Palutsis's NPI number?
- Gregory Palutsis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295789238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gregory Palutsis's specialty?
- Gregory Palutsis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gregory Palutsis located?
- Gregory Palutsis's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 100, Florence, SC 29505-6047.
- What is Gregory Palutsis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gregory Palutsis is (843) 413-6835.
- Does Gregory Palutsis accept Medicare?
- Gregory Palutsis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gregory Palutsis's NPI active?
- Yes — Gregory Palutsis's NPI (1295789238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.