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Orthopedic Surgery

George D. Picetti Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Jackson, CA · Sacramento, CA · California

Summary

Dr. George D. Picetti Iii, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2800 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816. Phone: (916) 454-6600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George D. Picetti Iii had 368 Original Medicare patients and 1,638 services. NPI 1518988443. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 2800 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (916) 454‑6600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Sutter Amador Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
  • Group practice: Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George D. Picetti Iii, 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 D. Picetti Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George D. Picetti 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 D. Picetti Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 368 Original Medicare patients and 1,638 services for George D. Picetti Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George D. Picetti Iii's NPI number?
1518988443. 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 D. Picetti 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 patients368
Services billed to Medicare1,638
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)499 services
  2. Fusion of additional segment of spine (22614)346 services
  3. Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment (22216)161 services
  4. Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)77 services
  5. Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc (22633)47 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Anxiety39%
  • Depression38%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where George D. Picetti Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George D. Picetti 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where George D. Picetti Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Sutter Valley Medical Foundation2,500 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Sacramento

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sutter Valley Medical Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518988443
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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