Dr George Derek Weiss, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Lexington, KY

Dr George Derek Weiss, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2716 Old Rosebud Rd, Suite 350, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 543-1577.

Dr George Derek Weiss is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 30697) 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 1679614408.

Contact Information

Dr George Derek Weiss, MD
2716 Old Rosebud Rd, Suite 350,
Lexington, KY 40509-8559
(859) 543-1577
(859) 543-1637

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Derek Weiss
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience35 Years
Location2716 Old Rosebud Rd, Lexington, Kentucky
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 Derek Weiss attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679614408
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901920800
  • Enrollment ID: I20100830000573

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Derek Weiss such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679614408NPI-NPPES
000000282814OtherKYATHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 30697 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health LexingtonLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc55978671841934

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 Derek Weiss allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518360296
PECOS PAC ID: 5597867184
Enrollment ID: O20150206000249

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 Derek Weiss 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 Derek Weiss, MD
230 Lexington Green Cir, Ste 600,
Lexington, KY 40503-3326

Ph: (859) 971-4695
Dr George Derek Weiss, MD
2716 Old Rosebud Rd, Suite 350,
Lexington, KY 40509-8559

Ph: (859) 543-1577

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