George Sontag, MD
NPI 1457888919 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Sontag, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1457888919).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457888919
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.138721 (OH)
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
9 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
186 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 122 | $167 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 39 | $115 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 25 | $203 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $115–$203 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 27 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | 16 |
| Ibuprofenbrand: Ibu | 15 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1430 Columbus AveWashington Court House, OH 43160-1703Phone: (740) 335-1210Fax: (614) 293-2809
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-16
- Last updated
- 2025-07-22
- Certified
- 2025-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Sontag's NPI number?
- George Sontag's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457888919, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Sontag's specialty?
- George Sontag is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Sontag located?
- George Sontag's practice location on file with NPPES is 3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5320, Columbus, OH 43214-3937.
- What is George Sontag's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Sontag is (301) 331-9953.
- Does George Sontag accept Medicare?
- George Sontag is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Sontag's NPI active?
- Yes — George Sontag's NPI (1457888919) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.