George Palmer, M.D.
NPI 1992701668 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Orlando, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Palmer, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Orlando, FL (NPI 1992701668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992701668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME55620 (FL)
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
21 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
266 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 39 | $16 |
| Removal of Defibrillator Electrodes Through Vein33244 | 28 | $747 |
| Removal of Defibrillator33241 | 27 | $110 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 27 | $1,759 |
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 26 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 18 | $207 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,284 across 48 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
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2019-12-12
- Certified
- 2019-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Palmer's NPI number?
- George Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992701668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Palmer's specialty?
- George Palmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Palmer located?
- George Palmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 217 Hillcrest St, Orlando, FL 32801-1211.
- What is George Palmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Palmer is (407) 425-1566.
- Does George Palmer accept Medicare?
- George Palmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Palmer's NPI active?
- Yes — George Palmer's NPI (1992701668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.