Quick answers
- Does George H. Canizares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George H. Canizares 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 H. Canizares see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 488 Original Medicare patients and 13,424 services for George H. Canizares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George H. Canizares's NPI number?
- 1942274485. 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 H. Canizares, 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 | 488 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,424 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)7,724 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)780 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)409 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)285 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)255 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where George H. Canizares works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George H. Canizares 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.
- HCA Florida St Petersburg HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100180
- Orlando Health Bayfront HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100032
- St Anthonys HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100067
Practice locations
Addresses where George H. Canizares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10051 5th St NSt Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 527‑5272
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George H. Canizares as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl553 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in St Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 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) | 1942274485 |
| 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