Christopher George, MD
NPI 1679559595 · Internal Medicine Physician · Poughkeepsie, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher George, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Poughkeepsie, NY (NPI 1679559595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679559595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 238309 (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
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
1,126 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 | 439 | $91 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 243 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $119 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 43 | $118 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 33 | $15 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 184 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 172 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 162 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 156 | 45 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 154 | 57 |
| Lisinopril | 138 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 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
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2021-08-09
- Certified
- 2021-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher George's NPI number?
- Christopher George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679559595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher George's specialty?
- Christopher George is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher George located?
- Christopher George's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Webster Ave Ste 202, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1362.
- What is Christopher George's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher George is (845) 483-5700.
- Does Christopher George accept Medicare?
- Christopher George is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher George's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher George's NPI (1679559595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.