Quick answers
- Which hospitals does George A. Azar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists George A. Azar at 2 hospitals: Advent Health Polk and AdventHealth Hendersonville. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does George A. Azar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbus, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is George A. Azar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does George A. Azar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George A. Azar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for George A. Azar?
- (828) 894-3718, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is George A. Azar's NPI number?
- 1164576369. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where George A. Azar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George A. Azar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Advent Health PolkColumbus, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341322
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340023
Practice locations
Addresses where George A. Azar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 89 W Mills St, Suite AColumbus, NC 28722 (828) 894‑3718
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George A. Azar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Fletcher Hospital Inc305 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Massachusetts Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164576369 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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