Quick answers
- Does George P. Poletes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George P. Poletes 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 P. Poletes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 397 Original Medicare patients and 856 services for George P. Poletes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George P. Poletes's NPI number?
- 1871761247. 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 P. Poletes, 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 | 397 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 856 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (12032)136 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)124 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm (11602)106 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)70 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm (11622)38 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where George P. Poletes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1515 Lake Lansing Rd, Suite ALansing, MI 48912 (517) 487‑0128
- 1775 E Bellows StMount Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773‑0096
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George P. Poletes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Messenger and Sons Dermatology PLLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Ohio |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871761247 |
| 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
- 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