Dr. George Makdisi, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
17+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. George Makdisi
George Makdisi, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Tucson, AZ.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
36
Years Experience
1
Location
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1990
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 50938 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
| Florida | ME125990 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
| Arizona | 66589 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. George Makdisi
With 17 years of practice, Dr. George Makdisi is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 1990. Dr. currently practices at Colorado Imaging Associates Pc in Tucson, Arizona. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295960524, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. George Makdisi as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 346 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 1K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. George Makdisi received $1K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$1K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 85718
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. George Makdisi
What does Dr. George Makdisi specialize in?
Dr. George Makdisi specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
Where does Dr. George Makdisi practice?
Dr. George Makdisi practices at Colorado Imaging Associates Pc in Tucson, Arizona.
Does Dr. George Makdisi accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. George Makdisi accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 346 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. George Makdisi's NPI number?
Dr. George Makdisi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295960524. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. George Makdisi been practicing?
Dr. George Makdisi has approximately 17 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1990.