Joel George, M.D.
NPI 1689718819 · Ophthalmology Physician · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel George, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1689718819).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689718819
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M2957 (TX)
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
19 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
5,600 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,216 | $40 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,035 | $131 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 668 | $124 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 641 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 605 | $129 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 477 | $37 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 798 | 247 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 448 | 154 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 392 | 129 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 360 | 138 |
| Timolol Maleate | 342 | 111 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 323 | 110 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 289 | 83 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$484 across 16 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
- 2007-02-19
- Last updated
- 2017-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel George's NPI number?
- Joel George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689718819, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel George's specialty?
- Joel George is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel George located?
- Joel George's practice location on file with NPPES is 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596-6605.
- What is Joel George's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel George is (956) 968-3171.
- Does Joel George accept Medicare?
- Joel George is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel George's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel George's NPI (1689718819) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.