Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Birdsong, M.D.

Cytopathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1518915552
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
80 Jesse Hill JR Dr Se, Grady Memorial Hospital, Rm. Cg35
Atlanta, GA 303033031
(404) 616-3164
fax (404) 616-9084
Mailing address
80 Jesse Hill JR. Dr., Rm. Cg35, Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA 30303

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 6, 2007
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZC0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #029410

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518915552. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
188
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$6,143
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 109 66 $37
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 23 23 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 22 16 $34
88141 Pap test 18 18 $23
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 16 14 $22

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Atlanta Cytopathology Physician, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$227
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Roche Diagnostics Corporation 1 $123.34
Tempus Ai, INC 4 $103.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$227

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Birdsong's medical specialty?
Dr. George Birdsong practices Cytopathology Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. George Birdsong practice?
Dr. George Birdsong practices at 80 Jesse Hill JR Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 303033031. Office phone: 4046163164.
What is Dr. George Birdsong's NPI?
Dr. George Birdsong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518915552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Birdsong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Birdsong accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Birdsong commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS 88112); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.