George Poletes, M.D.
NPI 1871761247 · Plastic Surgery Physician · Lansing, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Poletes, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Lansing, MI (NPI 1871761247).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871761247
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301069777 (MI)
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
699 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Repair of Wound of Scalp, Underarms, Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 2.6-7.5 Cm12032 | 136 | $254 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 124 | $52 |
| Removal of Cancer Skin Growth of Body, Arms, Or Legs, 1.1-2.0 Cm11602 | 106 | $113 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Underarms, Genitals, Hands, Or Feet, 2.6-7.5 Cm13132 | 70 | $436 |
| Removal of Cancer Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1.1-2.0 Cm11622 | 38 | $118 |
| Removal of Cancer Skin Growth of Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips, Or Mouth, 1.1-2.0 Cm |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 41 | 37 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-19
- Last updated
- 2008-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Poletes's NPI number?
- George Poletes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871761247, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Poletes's specialty?
- George Poletes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Poletes located?
- George Poletes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1219 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48906-5523.
- What is George Poletes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Poletes is (517) 485-3583.
- Does George Poletes accept Medicare?
- George Poletes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Poletes's NPI active?
- Yes — George Poletes's NPI (1871761247) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.