2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1700084795 MD
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JOSEPH GEORGE, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LORAIN, Ohio. 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
430
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$350.38
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH GEORGE, MD filed 430 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LORAIN, Ohio.

430
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

430 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH GEORGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH GEORGE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2007

NPI 1700084795

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

430 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Ohio

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic 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).

JOSEPH GEORGE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in LORAIN, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1700084795. 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.

JOSEPH GEORGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5940 OAK POINT RD, LORAIN, OH, 44053, with a listed phone of (440) 222-4150. NPI 1700084795 was issued on 07/11/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GEORGE 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 430 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

5940 OAK POINT RD
LORAIN, OH 44053

Provider Details

NPI 1700084795
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH GEORGE, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS LORAIN SPECIALTY CARE LLC
LORAIN, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JOSEPH GEORGE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$350

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH GEORGE, MD. To verify JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

430
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
441
Total Day Supply
7,576
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
71 (16.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
128
Prednisone
70
Oxycodone Hcl
46
Methylprednisolone
33
Amoxicillin
25
Tizanidine Hcl
25
Diclofenac Sodium
23
Celecoxib
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How JOSEPH GEORGE, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's 430 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GEORGE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH GEORGE, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in LORAIN, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH GEORGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH GEORGE, MD wrote 430 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH GEORGE, MD located?
JOSEPH GEORGE, MD is located at 5940 OAK POINT RD, LORAIN, OH, 44053. Phone: (440) 222-4150.
What is JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700084795, issued on 07/11/2007.
Does JOSEPH GEORGE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH GEORGE, MD had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH GEORGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Prednisone, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH GEORGE, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH GEORGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 430 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH GEORGE, MD's NPI is 1700084795 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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