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DR. GEORGE W. SHAAK M.D.
NPI 1043279003
Surgery in Atlanta, GA

Active since March 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 880, ATLANTA, GA 30342(404) 255-8304(404) 256-4578 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. George W. Shaak M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE W. SHAAK M.D. (NPI 1043279003) is an individual surgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (040229) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043279003
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE W. SHAAKCredential: M.D.
Location Address980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 880Atlanta, GA 30342-1626
Mailing Address980 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 880Atlanta, GA 30342-1609 · (678) 336-5951 · Fax (678) 336-5955
Phone(404) 255-8304
Fax(404) 256-4578
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2019
✔ NPI 1043279003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 040229
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George W. Shaak 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 ID7911921697
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060120000439
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30342 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

WILLIAM E SILVER MD
Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck)
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, STE 110
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 256-5428
KAPRICE WELSH CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 620
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 255-2057
MEGAN ELIZABETH STEVENS MHS, OTR L
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 1020
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 255-0226
DR. BENEDICT B BENIGNO M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 130
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 300-2990
ANISA B THRELKELD MD
Ophthalmology
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 550
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 631-6440
DR. PAULA A TANASA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 220
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 255-5956
DR. MICHAEL A. HOFFMAN M.D.
Surgery
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 880
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 255-8304
MR. AARON MICHAEL MALUCCI PA-C
Physician Assistant
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE, SUITE 940
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Fulton County (404) 851-6000

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 Shaak's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Shaak is 1043279003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2006.

Where is George Shaak located?

George Shaak practices at 980 Johnson Fy Rd NE Suite 880, Atlanta, GA 30342. The listed phone number is (404) 255-8304.

What is George Shaak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is George Shaak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Shaak 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.

What insurance does George Shaak accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list George Shaak as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is George Shaak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Shaak is affiliated with Northside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Shaak was last updated on May 29, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.