Quick answers
- Does George V. Huffmon Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George V. Huffmon Iii 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 V. Huffmon Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 194 Original Medicare patients and 430 services for George V. Huffmon Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George V. Huffmon Iii's NPI number?
- 1487626560. 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 V. Huffmon Iii, 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 | 194 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 430 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver (63685)31 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)23 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)22 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%
- Depression40%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety35%
Hospitals where George V. Huffmon Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George V. Huffmon Iii 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.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where George V. Huffmon Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2208 S 17th St, Suite 201Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 763‑3333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George V. Huffmon Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Atlantic Brain and Spine, P.A.22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Atlantic Brain and Spine, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487626560 |
| 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