NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1972570158 M.D.
Verify on CMS → George Apostolides, M.D.
Specialist in Towson, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
175
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.4K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
George Apostolides, M.D. filed 175 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Towson, Maryland, prescribing 76% generic.
- 175
- Part D claims, 2024
- 76%
- generic prescribing
- $2.4K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about George Apostolides, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1972570158), first enumerated 03/07/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 175 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$2.4K in reported industry payments (23 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1972570158 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1972570158
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 175
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,128 in Maryland
- PHOTO-ENUM Gina Harney · 2006
George Apostolides, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
175 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about George Apostolides, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
175 89% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972570158 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/07/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for George Apostolides, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.4K
Largest payer
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
George Apostolides, M.D. - brand share 24.0%
Specialist average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 175 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
175
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 233
- Total Day Supply
- 4,270
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $15K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What George Apostolides, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Diphenoxylate-Atro…
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
25 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
18 claims
- Sutab
Sutab
14 claims
- Suflave
Suflave
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 25 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 18 |
| Sutab Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 14 |
| Suflave Peg 3350/Sod Sulf,chlr/Pot/Mag | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How George Apostolides, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
George Apostolides, M.D.'s 175 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Apostolides, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Apostolides.
One of 1,128 Specialist providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Wondwosen Abdi
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Swapna Abhyankar
M.D.
Laurel, MD
Rifat Abousy
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Marwa Adi
MD
Chevy Chase, MD
Dr. Bettina Adjei
MD
Eldersburg, MD
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Apostolides, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
George Apostolides, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Towson, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does George Apostolides, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, George Apostolides, M.D. wrote 175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is George Apostolides, M.D. located? ▼
George Apostolides, M.D. is located at 6535 N CHARLES ST, Towson, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 494-1191.
What is George Apostolides, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
George Apostolides, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972570158, issued on 03/07/2006.
Does George Apostolides, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
George Apostolides, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does George Apostolides, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, George Apostolides, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diphenoxylate-Atropine, Dicyclomine Hcl, Sutab. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does George Apostolides, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
George Apostolides, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 175 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Apostolides, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
George Apostolides, M.D.'s NPI is 1972570158 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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