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DR. GEORGE D. LAPPAS M.D.
NPI 1922194448
Anesthesiology in St. Louis, MO

Active since October 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
615 S. NEW BALLAS RD., DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA, ST. LOUIS, MO 63141(636) 386-9224(636) 386-7679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. George D. Lappas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE D. LAPPAS M.D. (NPI 1922194448) is an individual anesthesiology provider in St. Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2006005283) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reid Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in Richmond.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922194448
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE D. LAPPASCredential: M.D.
Location Address615 S. NEW BALLAS RD., DEPT. OF ANESTHESIASt. Louis, MO 63141
Mailing Address339 Consort DrBallwin, MO 63011-4439 · (636) 386-9224 · Fax (636) 386-7679
Phone(636) 386-9224
Fax(636) 386-7679
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1922194448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2006005283
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
615 S. NEW BALLAS RD., St. Louis, MO 63141
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 Reid PkwyRichmond, IN 47374-1157 · Phone (765) 983-3000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid202162004MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. George D. Lappas 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 ID3476583121
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070319000080, I20260312000982
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 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
23 services21 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
22 services22 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
14 services14 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
14 services14 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Reid Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150048
Location1100 Reid PkwyRichmond, IN 47374 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Acute Care Hospitals · Festus, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260023
Location1400 Us Highway 61Festus, MO 63028 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260105
Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MR. RYAN WALSINGHAM AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
615 S. NEW BALLAS RD.
ST LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (636) 386-9224
MRS. KRISTEN DOHERTY AA-C
Anesthesiologist Assistant
615 S. NEW BALLAS RD., DEPT. OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
ST. LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-4687

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 Lappas's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Lappas is 1922194448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.

Where is George Lappas located?

George Lappas practices at 615 S. New Ballas Rd. Dept. Of Anesthesia, St. Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (636) 386-9224.

What is George Lappas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is George Lappas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Lappas 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 Lappas accept?

Health plans from Medica list George Lappas 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 Lappas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Lappas is affiliated with Reid Health, Mercy Hospital Jefferson and Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Lappas was last updated on March 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.