Quick answers
- Does George Makdisi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George Makdisi 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 Makdisi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 1,524 services for George Makdisi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George Makdisi's NPI number?
- 1295960524. 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 Makdisi, 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,524 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)199 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
- Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)84 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)70 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)65 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure71%
- Atrial fibrillation52%
- Arthritis51%
Hospitals where George Makdisi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George Makdisi 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.
- Northwest Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030085
- St. Mary's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030010
- Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006
Practice locations
Addresses where George Makdisi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2404 E River Rd Bldg, 2 Suite 100Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 838‑3540
- 4475 S I 19 Frontage Rd, Suite 125Green Valley, AZ 85614 (520) 838‑3540
- 5301 E Grant RdTucson, AZ 85712 (520) 324‑2308
- 5755 S Houghton RdTucson, AZ 85747 (520) 324‑4401
- 603 N Wilmot Rd, Suite 151Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 420‑2560
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George Makdisi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TMC Medical Network281 clinicians in the group
- Tmcone96 clinicians in the group
- Pima Heart Physicians PC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TMC Medical Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295960524 |
| 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