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Pathology

George F. Holmes Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Aspen, CO · Rifle, CO · Craig, CO … · Colorado

Summary

Dr. George F. Holmes Iii, MD is a pathologist at 501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 81650. Phone: (970) 625-1510. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, George F. Holmes Iii had 2,746 Original Medicare patients and 6,863 services. NPI 1689670333. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George F. Holmes 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 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 patients2,746
Services billed to Medicare6,863
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,797 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)461 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)369 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)224 services
  5. 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).

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Colorado

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689670333
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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