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GEORGE DARBY POPE M.D.
NPI 1821024860
Surgery in Bristol, TN

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, BRISTOL, TN 37620(423) 274-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About George Darby Pope M.d. NPPES

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

GEORGE DARBY POPE M.D. (NPI 1821024860) is an individual surgery provider in Bristol, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD70162) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821024860
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE DARBY POPECredential: M.D.
Location Address271 MEDICAL PARK BLVDBristol, TN 37620-7455
Mailing Address1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310Johnson City, TN 37604-2192 · (423) 952-2111 · Fax (423) 282-1657
Phone(423) 274-8600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1821024860 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD70162
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Taxonomy 208G00000X · License MD70162 (TN)
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, Bristol, TN 37620
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1434 4th St Ste 201Newport, TN 37821-3736 · Phone (423) 623-0419 · Fax (423) 623-9543
Location 22050 Meadowview PkwyKingsport, TN 37660-7475 · Phone (423) 230-5000
Location 3310 N State Of Franklin Rd Ste 400Johnson City, TN 37604-6051 · Phone (423) 979-6000
Location 4115 Judge Gresham Rd Ste AGray, TN 37615-6213 · Phone (423) 467-3000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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 Darby Pope 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 ID5698876027
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240306003921
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440012
LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37620 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

91.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality79.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

MRS. KELLY CARTER SIMCOX FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 274-8600
DR. NAFEES AMEER MOHAMMED MBBS
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 844-4800
MIKAYLA B DUNCAN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 274-8600
ROGER J MCSHARRY MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 968-2311
ASHLEY A STEVENSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 274-8600
MRS. TABITHA CASSIE PALOIAN NP
Nurse Practitioner
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 274-8600
DR. NATHAN EDWARD GARGUS M.D.
Internal Medicine
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 274-8600
DANIELLE RAVEN PENDER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620
Sullivan County (423) 274-8600

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 Pope's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Pope is 1821024860. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is George Pope located?

George Pope practices at 271 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620. The listed phone number is (423) 274-8600.

What is George Pope's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is George Pope enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Pope 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 Pope accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list George Pope 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 Pope affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Pope is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Pope was last updated on January 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.