Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Vates, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Rochester, NY

  • NPI 1841243243
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 146420001
(585) 273-3551
fax (585) 276-2051

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 5, 2023
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #233134
Medicaid
NY #02572787

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841243243. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
176
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$15,962
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 74 65 $64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $130
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 21 13 $77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 19 16 $96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $169
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 12 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Rochester Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Vates's medical specialty?
Dr. George Vates practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Rochester, NY.
Where does Dr. George Vates practice?
Dr. George Vates practices at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 146420001. Office phone: 5852733551.
What is Dr. George Vates's NPI?
Dr. George Vates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841243243, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Vates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Vates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Vates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.