Quick answers
- Does George C. Finch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George C. Finch 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 C. Finch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 76 Original Medicare patients and 365 services for George C. Finch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George C. Finch's NPI number?
- 1497775597. 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 C. Finch, 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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 365 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)232 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)36 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)12 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 cholesterol58%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety25%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where George C. Finch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1269 US Hwy 221aForest City, NC 28043 (828) 657‑5371
- 212 Allendale DrForest City, NC 28043 (828) 245‑7626
- 288 S Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 286‑5516
- 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Suite B116Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 286‑5575
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George C. Finch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DLP Rutherford Physician Practices LLC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Forest City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest City, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DLP Rutherford Physician Practices LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497775597 |
| 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
- 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