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Dr. Gregory Palutsis, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Florence, SC
- NPI 1295789238
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 100
Florence, SC 295056047
(843) 413-6835 - Mailing address
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Po Box 603898
Charlotte, NC 282603898
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 22, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- South Carolina #51786 · Illinois #036-065373
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295789238. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,816
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,863
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,224 | 184 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 426 | 256 | $84 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 301 | 197 | $66 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 172 | 170 | $43 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 139 | 123 | $117 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 92 | 92 | $155 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 86 | 66 | $32 | |
J7321 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 71 | 29 | $74 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 56 | 56 | $105 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 43 | 39 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Florence Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 229. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peerless Surgical INC. | 1 | $26.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
599
Patients
350
Total drug cost
$11,460
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 138 | 65 | $3,339 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 125 | 86 | $782 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 109 | 32 | $1,826 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 94 | 71 | $353 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 67 | 55 | $524 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 26 | 16 | $174 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 15 | 0 | $43 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $129 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $4,290 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gregory Palutsis's medical specialty?
Dr. Gregory Palutsis practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Florence, SC.
Where does Dr. Gregory Palutsis practice?
Dr. Gregory Palutsis practices at 805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 100, Florence, SC 295056047. Office phone: 8434136835.
What is Dr. Gregory Palutsis's NPI?
Dr. Gregory Palutsis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295789238, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gregory Palutsis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Palutsis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gregory Palutsis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.