Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout GEORGE
Michael S George, MD is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in orthopedic surgery. Michael trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University, graduating in 1999. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,720 Medicare patients across 7,265 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (281) 440-6960
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17270 RED OAK DR SUITE 200
Houston, TX 77090
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,265 services · 1,720 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
640 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
52 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
16 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
16 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
14 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
331 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
170 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
21 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
19 |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Houston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University 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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. George specialize in?
Dr. George is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. George located?
Dr. George is listed at 17270 RED OAK DR SUITE 200, Houston, TX 77090. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. George's phone number?
The number on file is (281) 440-6960. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. George's NPI number?
Dr. George's National Provider Identifier is 1235110222. 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. George go to medical school?
Dr. George attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. George been practicing?
Dr. George has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. George do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. George performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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