George Protopapas, MD
NPI 1528229903 · Gastroenterology Physician · Newburgh, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Protopapas, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Newburgh, NY (NPI 1528229903).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528229903
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 278737 (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
18 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
1,305 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 292 | $138 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 272 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 178 | $182 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 128 | $119 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 102 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 404 | 175 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 129 | 128 |
| Famotidine | 83 | 37 |
| Sucralfate | 43 | 26 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 38 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 36 | 16 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$293 across 10 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
- 2008-06-19
- Last updated
- 2020-10-13
- Certified
- 2020-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Protopapas's NPI number?
- George Protopapas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528229903, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Protopapas's specialty?
- George Protopapas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Protopapas located?
- George Protopapas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Route 300, Newburgh, NY 12550-5003.
- What is George Protopapas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Protopapas is (845) 703-6999.
- Does George Protopapas accept Medicare?
- George Protopapas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Protopapas's NPI active?
- Yes — George Protopapas's NPI (1528229903) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.