Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. George Poultsides, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1437327046
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A109564 · Connecticut #045926
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437327046. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
462
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$60,105
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 158 | 118 | $113 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 105 | 105 | $153 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 81 | 73 | $76 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 30 | 28 | $166 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 29 | 28 | $149 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 25 | 25 | $209 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 20 | 17 | $134 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 14 | 14 | $200 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Palo Alto Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,814
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 5 | $2,649.03 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 2 | $165.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
25
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$21,948
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enoxaparin Sodium | Generic | 14 | 13 | $2,042 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $19,906 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. George Poultsides's medical specialty?
Dr. George Poultsides practices Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. George Poultsides practice?
Dr. George Poultsides practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. George Poultsides's NPI?
Dr. George Poultsides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437327046, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Poultsides accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Poultsides accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Poultsides commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.