Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout AITKEN
Based in Ashland, KY, George Kenneth Aitken, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. George is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows George provided 753 services to 635 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (606) 327-0036
- Email not available
Practice Locations
613 23RD ST STE G30
Ashland, KY 41101
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
753 services · 635 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
194 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
45 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
145 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
110 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
59 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
55 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
39 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
29 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
22 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Ashland 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Aitken specialize in?
Dr. Aitken is an orthopedic surgeon in Ashland, KY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Aitken located?
Dr. Aitken is listed at 613 23RD ST STE G30, Ashland, KY 41101. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Aitken's phone number?
The number on file is (606) 327-0036. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Aitken?
Dr. Aitken's National Provider Identifier is 1053322321. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Aitken go to medical school?
Dr. Aitken attended Other, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Aitken have?
Dr. Aitken has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Aitken do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Aitken performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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