GEORGE FRANK CHIMENTO M.D.
NPI 1497759922
Orthopaedic Surgery in New Orleans, LA
About George Frank Chimento M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
GEORGE FRANK CHIMENTO M.D. (NPI 1497759922) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (08733R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1990).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 6
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 Frank Chimento 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
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.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LASt Charles Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Luling, LAPhysician 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.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
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 Chimento's NPI number?
The NPI number for George Chimento is 1497759922. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2005.
Where is George Chimento located?
George Chimento practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4000.
What is George Chimento's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is George Chimento enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. George Chimento 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 Chimento accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list George Chimento 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 Chimento affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, George Chimento is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute and St Charles Parish Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for George Chimento was last updated on January 5, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
