Dr George Christopher Galjour, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Columbus, MS

Dr George Christopher Galjour, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Columbus, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.a. and his current practice location is 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 328-1012.

Dr George Christopher Galjour is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 20471) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1649490566.

Contact Information

Dr George Christopher Galjour, MD
670 Leigh Dr,
Columbus, MS 39705-3014
(662) 328-1012
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Christopher Galjour
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr George Christopher Galjour attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649490566
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092983338
  • Enrollment ID: I20110712000733

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Christopher Galjour such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649490566NPI-NPPES
03500355MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 20471 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle IncColumbus, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.a.589075194529

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr George Christopher Galjour allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740287374
PECOS PAC ID: 5890751945
Enrollment ID: O20110331000380

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr George Christopher Galjour is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr George Christopher Galjour, MD
670 Leigh Dr,
Columbus, MS 39705-3014

Ph: (662) 328-1012
Dr George Christopher Galjour, MD
670 Leigh Dr,
Columbus, MS 39705-3014

Ph: (662) 328-1012

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Columbus, MS

Dr. James Albert Hurt Iii, M.D.
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Dr. Russell C. Linton, MD
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Dr. Aaron Mitchell Mullane, M.D.
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Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Dr. Gordon Scott Jones, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Justin Michael Hall, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507
Dr. Charles S. Rhea Jr., MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 670 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Phone: 662-328-1012    Fax: 662-328-1507

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