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DR. GEORGE JOHN GIOKAS M.D.
NPI 1093745002
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Albany, NY

Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
445 NEW KARNER RD, ALBANY, NY 12205(518) 525-5064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2021, May 19, 2021, Jun 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. George John Giokas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE JOHN GIOKAS M.D. (NPI 1093745002) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (147811) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ellis Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093745002
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE JOHN GIOKASCredential: M.D.
Location Address445 NEW KARNER RDAlbany, NY 12205-3809
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634 · Fax (518) 649-4094
Phone(518) 525-5064
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1093745002 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 147811
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 147811 (NY)
445 NEW KARNER RD, Albany, NY 12205
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1433 River St Ste 3000Troy, NY 12180-2250 · Phone (518) 279-5700
Location 21101 Nott StSchenectady, NY 12308-2425 · Phone (518) 525-5064 · Fax (518) 285-8192
Location 3315 S Manning BlvdAlbany, NY 12208-1707 · Phone (518) 525-5064 · Fax (518) 285-8192
Location 42215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 525-5064 · Fax (518) 285-8192

Other Identifiers 9

Other11119NY · Mvp
Other200227NY · Senior Whole Health
Other10000764NY · Cdphp
Other591411NY · Empire Bc
Other000401054001NY · Bsneny
Other5308201NY · Aetna
Medicaid00765417NY
Other070119000003NY · Fidelis
Other47334NY · Ghi/hmo

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George John Giokas 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 ID1355520503
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110120000709
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show George Giokas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.
4.2 mi
Family Medicine
1444 WESTERN AVENUE SUITE C, ST. PETER'S FAMILY MEDICINE
Albany, NY 12203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 742 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598000655 (518) 533-6710

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ellis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Schenectady, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330153
Location1101 Nott StreetSchenectady, NY 12308 · Schenectady County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

MRS. ELISSA ANNE FAHNESTOCK FNP
Anesthesiology (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 774-0945
ALICE KOLASA D.O.
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 285-8150
DR. PAUL E HEASLEY M.D.
Internal Medicine
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 285-8192
THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE INC
Hospice Care, Community Based
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 724-0200
JENNIFER ELIZABETH SCHMIDT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 285-8150
MARIA MARGARITA PESQUERA MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 285-5815
THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
445 NEW KARNER RD
ALBANY, NY 12205
Albany County (518) 724-0200

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 Giokas's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Giokas is 1093745002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is George Giokas located?

George Giokas practices at 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. The listed phone number is (518) 525-5064.

What is George Giokas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is George Giokas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Giokas 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for George Giokas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Giokas reassigns Medicare benefits to St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. (Albany, NY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for George Giokas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is George Giokas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Giokas is affiliated with Ellis Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Giokas was last updated on November 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.