# George Ambrose Blestel, JR., MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/george-blestel-md-1396798716
NPI: 1396798716
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

George Ambrose Blestel, JR., MD is a colorectal surgery (proctology) based in Columbia, SC practicing at Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands with NPI 1396798716.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Colorectal Surgery (proctology)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
- Graduation year: 1980
- NPI: 1396798716 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1396798716))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands
- Address: 1333 Taylor St, Suite 5f, Columbia, SC, 292012951
- Phone: (803) 748-9966
- Group practice size: 867 members

## Insurance accepted (3 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Centene](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/centene) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers George Ambrose Blestel, JR., use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1396798716).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $15.

Largest disclosed payer: ConvaTec Inc. ($15 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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