Physician Profile
George P. Poletes, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Poletes
Based in Lansing, MI, George P. Poletes, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under plastic and reconstructive surgery. George graduated from Medical College of Ohio in 1990. George is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery. Medicare claims data shows George provided 699 services to 645 patients. The services billed most often include intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm. NPI 1871761247 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (517) 485-3583
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1219 E SAGINAW ST
Lansing, MI 48906
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Breast reconstruction after cancer
- Deviated septum
- Excess skin
- Facial trauma
- Lipedema
Body
- Bat Wings
- Diastasis Recti
- Saddlebags And Love Handles
Body contouring
- Back rolls and bra fat
- Belly overhang
- Cellulite
- Puffy pubic area
Breast
- Gynecomastia
- Hard breast implants
- Inverted Nipples
- Ruptured breast implant
- Sagging Breasts
- Tuberous Breasts
- Uneven Breasts
- Very Large Breasts
Congenital
- Cleft lip and palate
Cosmetic
- Sunken Cheeks And Temples
- Thin Lips
- Wrinkles And Fine Lines
Face and Ears
- Prominent Ears
- Torn Earlobe
Face and Eyes
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Bags
Face and Neck
- Double Chin
- Jowls
- Receding Chin
- Turkey Neck
Facial aesthetics
- Bump on nose
- Gummy Smile
Hand & wrist
Hand and Extremities
Intimate Surgery
- Large Or Uneven Labia
Pain & nerve
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Baby Flat Head
- Missing Ear Or Facial Feature
Reconstructive
- Burn Scars And Contractures
- Facial Paralysis
- Lymphedema Swelling
- Non-Healing Wounds
Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
- Broken capillaries on face
- Melasma
- Stretch marks
Skin and Scars
Skin Cancer and Lesions
Wound care
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox and fillers
- Breast augmentation
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy tuck
Body
- 360 Liposuction
- Arm Lift
- Body Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Mommy Makeover
- Thigh Lift
Body contouring
- Apron belly removal
- Fat freezing
Breast
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Fat transfer to breasts
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Nipple reduction
Cosmetic
- Chemical peel
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Microneedling
- Thread lift
Face
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Chin Implant
- Double Chin Liposuction
- Ear reshaping surgery
- Earlobe Repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Lip Lift
Facial surgery
- Cheek Implants
Hand & wrist
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Injectables & cosmetics
- Double chin fat dissolving injections
- Lip fillers
- Non-surgical nose job
- Under eye filler
Intimate Surgery
Laser treatments
- Laser tattoo removal
Medical Non-Surgical
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Ear reconstruction surgery
Pediatric and Reconstructive
- Cleft Lip Repair
Reconstructive
- DIEP flap breast reconstruction
- Gender-Affirming Top Surgery
- Lymphedema bypass surgery
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Skin Grafting
Skin and Scars
- Cyst Removal
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin rejuvenation
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
699 services · 645 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
136 | More than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
106 | More than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
70 | More often than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11622 |
38 | More than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | Procedure | 12052 |
35 | More often than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11642 |
35 | More often than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12042 |
32 | More than most peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11603 |
25 | As often as other peers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm | Procedure | 12034 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, each additional 5.0 cm or less | Procedure | 13133 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Lansing 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Ohio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Medical College of Ohio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 3
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is George P. Poletes?
George P. Poletes is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Lansing, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is George P. Poletes's address?
George P. Poletes is listed at 1219 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48906. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with George P. Poletes?
The number on file is (517) 485-3583. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for George P. Poletes?
George P. Poletes's National Provider Identifier is 1871761247. 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 George P. Poletes train?
George P. Poletes attended Medical College of Ohio, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does George P. Poletes have?
George P. Poletes has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does George P. Poletes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, George P. Poletes performs procedures including intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm, removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is George P. Poletes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George P. Poletes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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