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Pathology

George G. Birdsong, MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. George G. Birdsong, MD is a pathologist at 341 Ponce De Lean Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308. Phone: (404) 616-2440. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George G. Birdsong had 94 Original Medicare patients and 298 services. NPI 1518915552. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 341 Ponce De Lean Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (404) 616‑2440
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Grady Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George G. Birdsong, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does George G. Birdsong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George G. Birdsong 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 G. Birdsong see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 298 services for George G. Birdsong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George G. Birdsong's NPI number?
1518915552. 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 G. Birdsong, 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 patients94
Services billed to Medicare298
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)135 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)23 services
  3. Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique (88108)17 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)11 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 cholesterol62%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%

Hospitals where George G. Birdsong works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George G. Birdsong 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where George G. Birdsong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George G. Birdsong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc1,015 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Atlanta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518915552
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians