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Dr. George Darby Pope, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

310 N State of Franklin Road Suite 400
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 979-6000

Dr. George Darby Pope, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. George Darby Pope, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health.

Office Locations

115 Judge Gresham Road Suite A
Gray, TN 37615

(423) 467-3000

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2050 Meadowview Parkway
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 230-5000

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271 Medical Park Boulevard Null
Bristol, TN 37620

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310 N State of Franklin Road Suite 400
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 979-6000

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434 4th Street Suite 201
Newport, TN 37821

(423) 623-0419

(423) 623-9543

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

insertion of tunneled indwelling pleural catheter

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage

bronchoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. George Darby Pope, MD performed more insertion of tunneled indwelling pleural catheter (TIPC) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and bronchoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2013 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	79
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	105
excision	12
minimally invasive procedures	72
minor procedures	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	42
dissection	20
doctor visit	104
excision	20
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	59
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
bronchoscopy	80
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	20
doctor visit	113
excision	34
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	103
minor procedures	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	132

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
dissection	15
doctor visit	136
excision	15
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	17
doctor visit	132
excision	29
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	29
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
dissection	19
doctor visit	109
excision	36
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	70
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	21
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2019 were catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2020 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	65
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	101
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2021 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	51
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	161
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	49
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	13
dissection	12
doctor visit	164
excision	12
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	61
pleural drainage	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	12
thoracostomy	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN during 2023 were thoracostomy, minimally invasive procedures, pleural drainage and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	88
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	15
pleural drainage	15
thoracostomy	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Gray, TN were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and inpatient care.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	46
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	17
doctor visit	115
excision	22
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	52
minor procedures	11
pleural drainage	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30
thoracostomy	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	10
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Darby Pope, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	45

Education & Training

Dr. George Darby Pope, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board Of Surgery Surgery General and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board Of Surgery Surgery General

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Darby Pope, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ballad Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Darby Pope, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,408 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,408
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$3,066 Spin $3,066
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$966 Olympus Capital Accessories $611	Olympus EBUS Bronchoscopes $355
AtriCure, Inc.	$136 Cardiovascular $113	ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $23
Ethicon US, LLC	$116 OtherNA $116
Other	$263 Monarch Platform $54	GENERAL - THERAPIES $53	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $42	i9 $30	SUFLAVE $27	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,637
Food and Beverage	$2,290
Education	$14
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. George Pope's specialty is thoracic surgery. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a graduate of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's residency program. He is affiliated with Ballad Health.