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 .
- Primary practice
-
10051 5Th St N
St Petersburg, FL 337022289
(727) 527-5272 - Additional location
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4600 4Th Street North
St Petersburg, FL 337033802
fax (727) 522-7412 - Mailing address
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5901 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
Temple Terrace, FL 336172305
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.