2026 NPPES data Transplant Surgery Physician NPI 1669472080 MD
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GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD

Transplant Surgery Physician in WILLIAMSVILLE, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
166
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Transplant Surgery Physician avg: 275
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.2K
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD is a Transplant Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILLIAMSVILLE, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 166 claims across 62 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $28.2K across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD filed 166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILLIAMSVILLE, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2005

NPI 1669472080

Primary specialty

Transplant Surgery Physician

Niche

1,026 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

166 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 275

Specialty distribution in New York

How Transplant Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Transplant Surgery Physician share within New York

1. Transplant Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Transplant Surgery Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Transplant Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Transplant Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Transplant Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Transplant Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider practicing in WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669472080. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 COLLEGE PKWY STE 120, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 14221, with a listed phone of (716) 480-2203. NPI 1669472080 was issued on 07/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLESSIOS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Transplant Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,026 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 275 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

100 COLLEGE PKWY STE 120
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221

Provider Details

NPI 1669472080
Specialty Transplant Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2005

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 BLESSIOS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28.2K

Largest payer

Laminate Medical Technologies inc.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD. To verify GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 166 2023 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 2023.

166
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
168
Total Day Supply
2,393
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
54 (32.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
9.32
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
49
Eliquis
Apixaban
48
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
27
Enoxaparin Sodium
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Transplant Surgery Physician Overview

How GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD fits within the Transplant Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,026
Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in US
48
States with Transplant Surgery Physician
275
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's 166 claims are below the specialty average of 275.

Nearby Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLESSIOS.

Compare Transplant Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's specialty?
GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD specializes in Transplant Surgery Physician and practices in WILLIAMSVILLE, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD wrote 166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD located?
GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD is located at 100 COLLEGE PKWY STE 120, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, 14221. Phone: (716) 480-2203.
What is GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's NPI number?
GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669472080, issued on 07/28/2005.
Does GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.5%.
How many Transplant Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,026 Transplant Surgery Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Transplant Surgery Physician provider writes 275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetaminophen-Codeine, Eliquis, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD accept Medicare?
GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 166 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's credentials?
GEORGE BLESSIOS, MD's NPI is 1669472080 with credentials MD. 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

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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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