Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Chimento, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1497759922
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy, Ochsner Clinic
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4000
Mailing address
Po Box 54851
New Orleans, LA 701544851

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2011
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #08733R
Medicaid (2)
LA #1429945 · MS #05181328

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497759922. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
325
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$77,635
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 84 69 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 68 62 $94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 61 52 $34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 28 28 $1,257
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance 26 26 $241
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $132
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 20 19 $50
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 14 13 $1,291

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,592
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, Inc. 12 $2,344.09
Stryker Corporation 2 $182.00
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 1 $66.26

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,106
Food and Beverage
$486

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
129
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$1,369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 80 47 $251
Amoxicillin Generic 19 13 $20
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 17 0 $412
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 0 $687

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Chimento's medical specialty?
Dr. George Chimento practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. George Chimento practice?
Dr. George Chimento practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Office phone: 5048424000.
What is Dr. George Chimento's NPI?
Dr. George Chimento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497759922, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Chimento accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Chimento accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Chimento commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.