Quick answers
- Which hospitals does George E. Vates work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists George E. Vates at 2 hospitals: St James Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does George E. Vates see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Rochester, NY and Hornell, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is George E. Vates's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
- Does George E. Vates accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George E. Vates accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does George E. Vates offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says George E. Vates offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for George E. Vates?
- (585) 341-7500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is George E. Vates's NPI number?
- 1841243243. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where George E. Vates works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George E. Vates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- St James HospitalHornell, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330151
- Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330285
Practice locations
Addresses where George E. Vates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 S AveRochester, NY 14620 (585) 341‑7500
- 1445 Portland Ave, Suite 305Rochester, NY 14621 (585) 342‑7783
- 2180 Clinton S AveRochester, NY 14618 (585) 225‑5767
- 601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 (585) 225‑5767
- 601 Elmwood Ave BoxRochester, NY 14642
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George E. Vates as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St James Hospital124 clinicians in the group
- University of Rochester Neurosurgery Group53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841243243 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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