Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Lingenfelser, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1215980727
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1199 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 306062797
(706) 543-3449
fax (706) 543-5744
Mailing address
Po Box 7337
Athens, GA 306047337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #023381

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215980727. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
169
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$27,737
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 46 45 $254
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 37 36 $156
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 18 18 $173
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 18 18 $100
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 18 18 $171
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 17 17 $61
00400 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 15 15 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $17.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Lingenfelser's medical specialty?
Dr. George Lingenfelser practices Anesthesiology Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. George Lingenfelser practice?
Dr. George Lingenfelser practices at 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 306062797. Office phone: 7065433449.
What is Dr. George Lingenfelser's NPI?
Dr. George Lingenfelser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215980727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Lingenfelser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Lingenfelser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Lingenfelser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (HCPCS 00670); Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.