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Ophthalmology

George S. Ellis Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Metairie, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. George S. Ellis Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 1415 Tulane Ave, Fl 4, New Orleans, LA 70112. Phone: (504) 988-5620. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George S. Ellis Jr. had 52 Original Medicare patients and 248 services. NPI 1700828613. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1415 Tulane Ave, Fl 4, New Orleans, LA 70112 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (504) 988‑5620
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Childrens Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital
  • Group practice: Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George S. Ellis Jr., 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 S. Ellis Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George S. Ellis Jr. 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 S. Ellis Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 52 Original Medicare patients and 248 services for George S. Ellis Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George S. Ellis Jr.'s NPI number?
1700828613. 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 S. Ellis Jr., 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 patients52
Services billed to Medicare248
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)120 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 services
  3. Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)29 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 pressure71%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Depression33%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where George S. Ellis Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George S. Ellis Jr. 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 S. Ellis Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George S. Ellis Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund393 clinicians in the group
  • Children's Hospital20 clinicians in the group
  • Caplan Eye Clinic a Professional Medical Corporation7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700828613
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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