GEORGE YACOUB ZUREIKAT MD
NPI 1891765426
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Flint, MI
NPI Status: Active since January 25, 2006
Contact Information
1 HURLEY PLZ
FLINT, MI
ZIP 48503
Phone: (810) 257-9519
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 50
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About GEORGE ZUREIKAT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Zureikat, a pediatrician established in Flint, Michigan with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric critical care medicine and more than 50 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891765426 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0203X with license number 4301046328 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1891765426
- Provider Name
- GEORGE YACOUB ZUREIKAT MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1 HURLEY PLZ FLINT, MI 48503
- Location Phone
- (810) 257-9519
- Mailing Address
- 28801 PLYMOUTH RD LIVONIA, MI 48150
- Mailing Phone
- (734) 266-2780
- Mailing Fax
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1976
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-12-2025
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A pediatrician like George Zureikat is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 515 N Michigan Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 583-2190
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0203X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 4301046328
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Gold - HMO
- Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
- MHP Bronze - HMO
- MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) - HMO
- MHP Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- MHP Gold - HMO
- MHP Gold Standard - HMO
- MHP Silver Exchange - HMO
- MHP Silver Exchange Rewards - HMO
- MHP Silver Standard - HMO
- MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze HSA - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
George Zureikat is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
George Zureikat is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 9133104755
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040717000013
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)
27 DME suppliers used 404 Medicare Claims 404 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)
24 DME suppliers used 237 Medicare Claims 237 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)
23 DME suppliers used 185 Medicare Claims 413 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each (HCPCS:A7032)
16 DME suppliers used 157 Medicare Claims 723 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair (HCPCS:A7033)
15 DME suppliers used 100 Medicare Claims 467 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)
21 DME suppliers used 314 Medicare Claims 314 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)
29 DME suppliers used 331 Medicare Claims 331 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7036)
13 DME suppliers used 30 Medicare Claims 30 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)
15 DME suppliers used 104 Medicare Claims 104 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)
30 DME suppliers used 458 Medicare Claims 2519 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7039)
5 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)
24 DME suppliers used 221 Medicare Claims 221 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE005N)
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) (HCPCS:E0470)
5 DME suppliers used 57 Medicare Claims 58 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) (HCPCS:E0471)
3 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:E0562)
6 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:E0562)
13 DME suppliers used 306 Medicare Claims 310 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)
16 DME suppliers used 510 Medicare Claims 517 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)
1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Annual depression screening, 15 minutes
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
This service was performed 63 times for 63 patientsAssessment 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.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 85 times for 81 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 167 times for 151 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 52 times for 52 patientsA sleep study monitors your heart rate, breathing patterns, airflow, and physical effort while you sleep. It helps identify sleep disorders by tracking your sleep stages and cycles. This data aids doctors in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues.
This service was performed 51 times for 50 patientsThis is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
This service was performed 37 times for 34 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 39% | 593 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 100% | 2695 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| e-Prescribing | 61% | 560 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Health Information Exchange | 1% | 571 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral. | ||
| Implementation of improvements that contribute to more timely communication of test results | Yes | N/A |
| Timely communication of test results defined as timely identification of abnormal test results with timely follow-up. | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 8% | 590 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 75% | 1990 |
| 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 twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan | 85% | 2112 |
| Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling | 84% | 512 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 66% | 931 |
| 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 certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 1% | 931 |
| 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 message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Adherence to Positive Airway Pressure Therapy | 70% | 1348 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea who were prescribed positive airway pressure therapy who had documentation that adherence to positive airway pressure therapy was objectively measured | ||
| Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Sleep Symptoms | 83% | 1814 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea that includes documentation of an assessment of sleep symptoms, including presence or absence of snoring and daytime sleepiness | ||
| Sleep Apnea: Severity Assessment at Initial Diagnosis | 81% | 1813 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea who had an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) or a respiratory disturbance index (RDI) measured at the time of initial diagnosis | ||
| Tobacco use | Yes | N/A |
| Tobacco use: Regular engagement of MIPS eligible clinicians or groups in integrated prevention and treatment interventions, including tobacco use screening and cessation interventions (refer to NQF #0028) for patients with co-occurring conditions of behavioral or mental health and at risk factors for tobacco dependence. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1891765426, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891765426, enumerated as an "individual" on January 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 1 HURLEY PLZ FLINT, MI 48503 and the phone number is (810) 257-9519.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0203X and a focus in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
