GEORGE CARLTON FINCH JR. MD
NPI 1497775597
Family Medicine in Forest City, NC

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
212 ALLENDALE DR, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 245-7626(828) 248-2694 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2022, Dec 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About George Carlton Finch Jr. Md NPPES

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

GEORGE CARLTON FINCH JR. MD (NPI 1497775597) is an individual family medicine provider in Forest City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (27875) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Forest City, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497775597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE CARLTON FINCH JR.Credential: MD
Location Address212 ALLENDALE DRForest City, NC 28043-2889
Mailing Address212 Allendale DrForest City, NC 28043-2889 · (828) 245-7626 · Fax (828) 248-2694
Fax(828) 248-2694
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 25, 2022
NPI 1497775597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NC · 27875
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
212 ALLENDALE DR, Forest City, NC 28043

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1124 Groce StForest City, NC 28043-2514 · Phone (828) 245-7626 · Fax (828) 248-2694

Other Identifiers 4

Other32014NC · Bcbs
Other90099267NC · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid8932014NC
MedicaidN27875SC

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 Carlton Finch Jr. 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.

PECOS PAC ID3476547522
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100213000125
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 3

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.

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
232 services67 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
36 services27 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28043 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
2%55 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
10%112 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%196 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
10%2,707 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
6%340 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 37% · 193 patients
30%193 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%2,707 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%2,707 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
5%2,707 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Physician Assistant
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Physician Assistant
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Physician Assistant
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Family Medicine
212 ALLENDALE DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043

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 Finch's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Finch is 1497775597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is George Finch located?

George Finch practices at 212 Allendale Dr, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 245-7626.

What is George Finch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is George Finch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Finch 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 Finch accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list George Finch 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Finch was last updated on October 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.