Quick answers
- Does Georges-Elie Fares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Georges-Elie Fares 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 Georges-Elie Fares see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 959 Original Medicare patients and 2,829 services for Georges-Elie Fares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Georges-Elie Fares's NPI number?
- 1740260843. 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 Georges-Elie Fares, 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 | 959 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,829 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)782 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)622 services
- Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (Q5106)410 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)226 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)131 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 cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Georges-Elie Fares works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Georges-Elie Fares 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.
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
- Baystate Noble HospitalWestfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220065
- Holyoke Medical CenterHolyoke, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220024
- Mercy Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220066
Practice locations
Addresses where Georges-Elie Fares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 140 Hazard Ave, Suite 3Enfield, CT 06082 (413) 867‑2500
- 3550 Main St, Suite 204Springfield, MA 01107
- 444 Montgomery StChicopee, MA 01020 (413) 594‑3111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Georges-Elie Fares as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Riverbend Medical Group Inc226 clinicians in the group
- Renal and Transplant Assoc of the Northeast PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Connecticut
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Riverbend Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740260843 |
| 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