Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Canizares, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · St Petersburg, FL

  • NPI 1942274485
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10051 5Th St N
St Petersburg, FL 337022289
(727) 527-5272
Additional location
4600 4Th Street North
St Petersburg, FL 337033802
fax (727) 522-7412
Mailing address
5901 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
Temple Terrace, FL 336172305

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2025
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME0082101
Medicaid
FL #264037600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942274485. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,035
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$222,769
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 348 249 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 292 214 $85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 270 191 $71
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 242 163 $8
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 136 133 $83
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 118 103 $37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 109 109 $111
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 105 102 $26
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72 72 $38
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose 65 42 $510

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 239. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$410
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Coastal Medical Technologies Llc 2 $238.53
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 3 $154.34
Amgen Inc. 1 $16.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$410

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
275
Patients
178
Total drug cost
$2,001
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 139 103 $1,401
Tramadol Hcl Generic 68 54 $185
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 23 21 $212
Meloxicam Generic 16 0 $64
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 15 0 $63
Naproxen Generic 14 0 $77

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. George Canizares's medical specialty?
Dr. George Canizares practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in St Petersburg, FL.
Where does Dr. George Canizares practice?
Dr. George Canizares practices at 10051 5Th St N, St Petersburg, FL 337022289. Office phone: 7275275272.
What is Dr. George Canizares's NPI?
Dr. George Canizares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942274485, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Canizares accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Canizares accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Canizares commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.