Joseph George, MD
NPI 1700084795 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lorain, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph George, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lorain, OH (NPI 1700084795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700084795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35089998 (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
18 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
702 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 | 145 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 122 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 120 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 86 | $158 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $84 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 132 | 116 |
| Meloxicam | 85 | 41 |
| Celecoxib | 35 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin | 30 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 28 | 22 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$350 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001Phone: (800) 223-2273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-11
- Last updated
- 2022-02-28
- Certified
- 2022-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph George's NPI number?
- Joseph George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700084795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph George's specialty?
- Joseph George is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph George located?
- Joseph George's practice location on file with NPPES is 5940 Oak Point Rd, Lorain, OH 44053-4100.
- What is Joseph George's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph George is (440) 222-4150.
- Does Joseph George accept Medicare?
- Joseph George is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph George's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph George's NPI (1700084795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.