Dr. George C Papachristou , MD
Ophthalmology • Hershey, PA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. George Papachristou, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York Medical College in 2008, Dr. Papachristou delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19.
Dr. Papachristou is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
500 University Drive, Hu19
Upc 1, Suite 800
Hershey, PA 170332360
Medicare Profile & Education
New York Medical College
2008
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Hershey, PA
Practicing in Hershey, PA (1152 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
184 | 168 | $280.00 | $71.23 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
178 | 167 | $79.00 | $20.15 |
|
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
|
160 | 154 | $98.00 | $25.26 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
142 | 127 | $186.00 | $47.29 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
45 | 45 | $349.00 | $88.66 |
|
92136
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
|
37 | 30 | $111.00 | $28.41 |
|
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
|
31 | 21 | $2020.13 | $517.39 |
|
92025
Ct scan of cornea
|
30 | 30 | $70.00 | $18.19 |
|
92020
Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
|
26 | 26 | $74.00 | $19.12 |
|
76514
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
|
22 | 22 | $29.00 | $7.33 |
|
66982
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
|
16 | 14 | $2682.00 | $698.15 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360
Phone: 7175318395
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
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Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19, UPC 1, SUITE 800, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318783)
Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, HU19, UPC 1, SUITE 800, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318783)
Recorded as GEORGE PAPACHRISTOU, M.D.
Ophthalmology (License #MD448945 in PA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
500 University Drive, Hu19, Upc 1, Suite 800
Hershey, PA 170332360
Phone: 7175318783
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