Quick answers
- Does George F. Holmes Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says George F. Holmes Iii may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does George F. Holmes Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,746 Original Medicare patients and 6,863 services for George F. Holmes Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George F. Holmes Iii's NPI number?
- 1689670333. 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 F. Holmes 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 patients | 2,746 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,863 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,797 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)461 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)369 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)224 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)178 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 cholesterol63%
- High blood pressure52%
- Arthritis44%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)23%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Osteoporosis18%
Hospitals where George F. Holmes Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George F. Holmes 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.
- Aspen Valley Hospital DistrictAspen, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061324
- Grand River Hospital DistrictRifle, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061317
- The Memorial HospitalCraig, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061314
- Vail Health HospitalVail, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060096
- Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060075
Practice locations
Addresses where George F. Holmes Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 501 Airport RdRifle, CO 81650 (970) 625‑1510
- 504 21st StGlenwood Springs, CO 81601
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689670333 |
| 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