Doctor profile · Federal record

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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 100
Florence, SC 295056047
(843) 413-6835
Mailing address
Po Box 603898
Charlotte, NC 282603898

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Peerless Surgical INC. 1 $26.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.