GEORGE M FUHRMAN M.D.
NPI 1215997564
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4070(404) 265-3634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About George M Fuhrman M.d. NPPES

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

GEORGE M FUHRMAN M.D. (NPI 1215997564) is an individual surgical oncology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.10222R) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215997564
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE M FUHRMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000 · Fax (404) 265-3503
Fax(404) 265-3634
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2013
NPI 1215997564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
Licenses Licensed in LA · MD.10222R Licensed in LA · 1022R Licensed in GA · 034346
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1981575LA
Medicare UPINF07090GA
Medicare PIN91ZCBDDGA
Medicaid00112928MS
Medicare PIN4Q8847061LA

Accepted Insurance

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 M Fuhrman 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 ID5193734648
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120322000014
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 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.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$170.30 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $42.57 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers11 claims76 services$25.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Fuhrman's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Fuhrman is 1215997564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is George Fuhrman located?

George Fuhrman practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4070.

What is George Fuhrman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is George Fuhrman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Fuhrman 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 Fuhrman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list George Fuhrman 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 Fuhrman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Fuhrman is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Fuhrman was last updated on June 17, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.