GEORGE GHAREEB MD
NPI 1497240964
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Lakeland, FL
About George Ghareeb Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
GEORGE GHAREEB MD (NPI 1497240964) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS21125) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lakeland.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
George Ghareeb Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show George Ghareeb reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Lakeland, FL 33805
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 18
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Winter Haven Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Winter Haven, FLLakeland Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Lakeland, FLPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33813 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
LAKELAND, FL 33813
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 Ghareeb's NPI number?
The NPI number for George Ghareeb is 1497240964. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2018.
Where is George Ghareeb located?
George Ghareeb practices at 2300 E County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813. The listed phone number is (863) 680-7490.
What is George Ghareeb's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.
Is George Ghareeb enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. George Ghareeb 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 Ghareeb's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Ghareeb reassigns Medicare benefits to Watson Clinic LLP (Lakeland, FL). 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 Ghareeb's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does George Ghareeb accept?
Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list George Ghareeb 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 Ghareeb affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, George Ghareeb is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for George Ghareeb was last updated on September 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.