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Family Practice

George R. Kaftan Jr., DO

Works at hospitals in Sandusky, OH · Norwalk, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. George R. Kaftan Jr., DO is a family doctor at 2500 W Strub Rd, Suite 230, Sandusky, OH 44870. Phone: (419) 626-6161. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George R. Kaftan Jr. had 220 Original Medicare patients and 3,793 services. NPI 1710913991. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 2500 W Strub Rd, Suite 230, Sandusky, OH 44870 · Directions
  • Phone: (419) 626‑6161
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Firelands Regional Medical Center, Fisher-Titus Hospital
  • Group practice: Northern Ohio Medical Specialists, LLC
  • Medical school: Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George R. Kaftan 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 R. Kaftan Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George R. Kaftan 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 R. Kaftan Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 3,793 services for George R. Kaftan Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George R. Kaftan Jr.'s NPI number?
1710913991. 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 R. Kaftan 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 patients220
Services billed to Medicare3,793
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)356 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)271 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
  4. Urinalysis, manual test (81002)62 services
  5. Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)31 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where George R. Kaftan Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George R. Kaftan 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.

  • Firelands Regional Medical CenterSandusky, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360025
  • Fisher-Titus HospitalNorwalk, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360065

Practice locations

Addresses where George R. Kaftan Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George R. Kaftan Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northern Ohio Medical Specialists, LLC251 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Sandusky

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sandusky, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northern Ohio Medical Specialists, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710913991
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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