GEORGE C PAPACHRISTOU M.D.
NPI 1003077975
Ophthalmology in Hershey, PA

Q: What is George Papachristou's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Papachristou is 1003077975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2008.

Q: What is George Papachristou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Active since June 23, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

71.78/100

CMS Quality Rating

500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19, UPC 1, SUITE 800, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8783(717) 531-5475 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About George C Papachristou M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GEORGE C PAPACHRISTOU M.D. (NPI 1003077975) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD448945) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003077975

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameGEORGE C PAPACHRISTOUCredential: M.D.

Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19, UPC 1, SUITE 800Hershey, PA 17033-2360

Mailing Address500 University Drive, Hu19, Upc 1, Suite 800Hershey, PA 17033-2360 · (717) 531-8783 · Fax (717) 531-5475

Phone(717) 531-8783

Fax(717) 531-5475

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2015

✔ NPI 1003077975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD448945

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19, Hershey, PA 17033

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George C Papachristou M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113174335

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131213001051

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

184 services168 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

178 services167 patients

Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083

An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.

160 services154 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

142 services127 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

45 services45 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

37 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390256

Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.78/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

48.32

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

57.63

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

40%20 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. AJAY SONI M.D.

Ophthalmology

500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19, PENN STATE HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER, OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPT
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8783

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is George Papachristou's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Papachristou is 1003077975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2008.

Where is George Papachristou located?

George Papachristou practices at 500 University Drive, Hu19 Upc 1, Suite 800, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-8783.

What is George Papachristou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is George Papachristou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Papachristou is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is George Papachristou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Papachristou is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Papachristou was last updated on March 27, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.