Quick answers
- Does Vijay A. George accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay A. George 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 Vijay A. George see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,937 Original Medicare patients and 10,752 services for Vijay A. George. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vijay A. George's NPI number?
- 1952637118. 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 Vijay A. George, 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 | 2,937 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,752 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,564 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)2,348 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)899 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)506 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)412 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Vijay A. George works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijay A. George 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.
- Adventist Health Sierra VistaSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050506
- French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050232
- Lompoc Valley Medical CenterLompoc, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050110
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijay A. George is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454 (805) 739‑3000
- 361 Town Ctr WSanta Maria, CA 93458 (805) 922‑6581
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijay A. George as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc.22 clinicians in the group
- Diagnostic Pathology Services of the Central Coast13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Santa Maria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Maria, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952637118 |
| 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