Quick answers
- Does George A. Pjura accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George A. Pjura 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 A. Pjura see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,081 Original Medicare patients and 2,379 services for George A. Pjura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George A. Pjura's NPI number?
- 1104831833. 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 A. Pjura, 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 patients | 2,081 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,379 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)1,037 services
- Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body (78306)274 services
- Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)195 services
- Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation (78582)118 services
- Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs (78227)116 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)45%
- COPD41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where George A. Pjura works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George A. Pjura 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.
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
- Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140164
- Mercy Health - Lourdes HospitalPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180102
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar Bluff, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260119
- Saint Francis Medical CenterCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260183
Practice locations
Addresses where George A. Pjura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 N One Mile RdDexter, MO 63841 (573) 614‑1901
- 1530 Lone Oak RdPaducah, KY 42003 (270) 444‑2444
- 1701 Lacey StCape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 651‑5543
- 211 Saint Francis DrCape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 331‑3000
- 405 W Jackson StCarbondale, IL 62901 (618) 549‑0721
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George A. Pjura as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Hospital Perry117 clinicians in the group
- Cape Radiology Group PC55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Dexter
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dexter, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Hospital Perry
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104831833 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians