Quick answers
- Does Verghese George accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Verghese George 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 Verghese George see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 323 Original Medicare patients and 4,491 services for Verghese George. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Verghese George's NPI number?
- 1659467298. 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 Verghese George, 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 | 323 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,491 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)4,050 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)50 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)37 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)32 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)28 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 cholesterol74%
- Diabetes41%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Verghese George works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Verghese George 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.
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
- Cleveland Clinic Avon HospitalAvon, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360364
- Fairview HospitalCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360077
- Medina HospitalMedina, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360091
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Verghese George is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212 (573) 882‑4141
- 404 N Keene StColumbia, MO 65201 (573) 875‑9000
- 4614 Diamond Springs DrMissouri City, TX 77459 (832) 276‑1896
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Verghese George as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
- Cleveland Clinic Health Services Professional Association Inc67 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Curators of the University of Missouri
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659467298 |
| 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