Quick answers
- Does George A. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George A. Blair 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 A. Blair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 1,458 services for George A. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George A. Blair's NPI number?
- 1588678973. 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 A. Blair, 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,458 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 57 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)601 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)280 services
- Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes (99347)207 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)145 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)126 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol63%
- Depression61%
- Arthritis58%
- COPD53%
- Anxiety42%
Practice locations
Addresses where George A. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 524 W Vista WayVista, CA 92083 (760) 758‑1150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George A. Blair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Exodus Recovery Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Exodus Recovery Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588678973 |
| 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