Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Halko, D.O.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Somers Point, NJ

  • NPI 1932178928
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
408 Bethel RD, Unit C 1
Somers Point, NJ 082442172
(609) 601-1080
fax (609) 601-1077
Additional location
547 New RD Ste A
Somers Point, NJ 082442038
(609) 267-9400
fax (609) 927-1616
Mailing address
Po Box 339
Somers Point, NJ 082440339

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2026
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #25MB05368200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932178928. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,372
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$176,228
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 809 280 $135
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 147 120 $96
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 116 116 $232
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 97 65 $189
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 74 41 $70
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 52 37 $12
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg 40 22 $6
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 20 14 $59
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 17 13 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Somers Point Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 587. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$282
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $246.04
Amgen INC. 1 $21.84
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $13.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$282

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,902
Patients
580
Total drug cost
$64,907
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 300 72 $3,135
Celecoxib Generic 253 86 $11,480
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 199 63 $6,333
Tramadol Hcl Generic 151 33 $1,638
Gabapentin Generic 143 50 $3,051
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 133 47 $9,259
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 131 37 $4,616
Meloxicam Generic 103 39 $775
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 96 35 $1,994
Omeprazole Generic 89 37 $1,728

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. George Halko's medical specialty?
Dr. George Halko practices Rheumatology Physician in Somers Point, NJ.
Where does Dr. George Halko practice?
Dr. George Halko practices at 408 Bethel RD, Somers Point, NJ 082442172. Office phone: 6096011080.
What is Dr. George Halko's NPI?
Dr. George Halko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932178928, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Halko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Halko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Halko 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); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.