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Ophthalmology

George C. Papachristou, MD

Works at hospitals in Hershey, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. George C. Papachristou, MD is an ophthalmologist at 500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Phone: (717) 531-8395. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George C. Papachristou had 295 Original Medicare patients and 947 services. NPI 1003077975. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 · Directions
  • Phone: (717) 531‑8395
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Milton S Hershey Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George C. Papachristou, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does George C. Papachristou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George C. Papachristou accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does George C. Papachristou see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 295 Original Medicare patients and 947 services for George C. Papachristou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George C. Papachristou's NPI number?
1003077975. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for George C. Papachristou, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients295
Services billed to Medicare947
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)184 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)178 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)160 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)142 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)45 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where George C. Papachristou works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George C. Papachristou at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where George C. Papachristou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George C. Papachristou as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group1,623 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Hershey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hershey, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003077975
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians