Quick answers
- Does George M. Ballantyne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George M. Ballantyne 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 M. Ballantyne see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 330 Original Medicare patients and 7,740 services for George M. Ballantyne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George M. Ballantyne's NPI number?
- 1962599936. 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 M. Ballantyne, 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 | 330 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,740 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,040 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7329)1,125 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)241 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)177 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)139 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where George M. Ballantyne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Newnan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newnan, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962599936 |
| 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