Quick answers
- Does George J. Popham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George J. Popham 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 J. Popham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 523 Original Medicare patients and 5,790 services for George J. Popham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George J. Popham's NPI number?
- 1265426712. 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 J. Popham, 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 | 523 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,790 |
| Different services or procedures | 90 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)2,226 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)590 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)431 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)341 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)130 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where George J. Popham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George J. Popham 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.
- Norton Hospitals, IncLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180088
Practice locations
Addresses where George J. Popham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12613 Taylorsville RdLouisville, KY 40299 (502) 267‑1480
- 12613 Taylorsville Rd, Suite 118Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 267‑1480
- 13151 Magisterial Dr, Suite 200Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 587‑1236
- 3605 Northgate Ct, Suite 214New Albany, IN 47150 (812) 321‑6321
- 5120 Dixie Hwy, Suite 103Louisville, KY 40216 (502) 449‑0449
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George J. Popham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SN Kentuckiana Rehab, LLC346 clinicians in the group
- Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopaedics, PSC37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SN Kentuckiana Rehab, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265426712 |
| 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