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Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1976)

11345 Pembrooke Square
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301) 645-8144

Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA is an internist in Waldorf, MD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System.

Office Locations

University of Maryland Medical System

11345 Pembrooke Square
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301) 645-8144

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

By Affordability:

ligament injection

pneumonia shot

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA performed more incision and drainage, and incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ligament injection, pneumonia shot, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

In 2012, Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	24
aspiration	13
doctor visit	2305
hospital care	1444
incision and drainage	24
injections	60
inpatient care	1409
lab tests	49
minor procedures	24
nursing home care	333
preventive care	346
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
skin surgery	24
vaccines	334

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	19
doctor visit	2314
hospital care	1418
incision and drainage	19
injections	50
inpatient care	1396
lab tests	29
minor procedures	19
nursing home care	278
preventive care	386
skin surgery	19
vaccines	375

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	193
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	170
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
doctor visit	2045
hospital care	836
incision and drainage	11
injections	33
inpatient care	812
minor procedures	11
nursing home care	138
preventive care	321
skin surgery	11
vaccines	321

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	174
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	147
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	23
doctor visit	2426
hospital care	989
incision and drainage	23
injections	55
inpatient care	977
lab tests	21
minor procedures	23
nursing home care	186
preventive care	314
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17
skin surgery	23
vaccines	314

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	812
Female	1080

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1456
Black	366
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	746
From 75 to 84	548
85 and over	336
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
doctor visit	2542
hospital care	906
incision and drainage	14
injections	40
inpatient care	873
lab tests	43
minor procedures	14
nursing home care	154
preventive care	307
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
skin surgery	14
vaccines	307

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	201
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	179
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	51
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	18
aspiration	20
doctor visit	2443
hospital care	1127
incision and drainage	18
injections	83
inpatient care	1091
minor procedures	18
nursing home care	116
preventive care	168
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
skin surgery	18
vaccines	168

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	721
Black	203
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	183
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	2565
hospital care	1103
injections	66
inpatient care	1065
nursing home care	104
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
skin procedures	12
vaccines	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	205
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	177
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
doctor visit	2554
hospital care	1228
incision and drainage	14
injections	72
inpatient care	1169
lab tests	31
minor procedures	14
nursing home care	67
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
skin surgery	14
vaccines	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	699
Black	215
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	177
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	16
aspiration	27
doctor visit	1701
hospital care	457
incision and drainage	16
injections	100
inpatient care	457
lab tests	18
minor procedures	16
preventive care	26
skin surgery	16
vaccines	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	621
Black	177
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	149
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2021 were injections, aspiration, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
doctor visit	1943
injections	122
lab tests	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	659
Black	189
Hispanic	12
Asian	15
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	173
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2022 were injections, aspiration, hormone therapy and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
aspiration	58
doctor visit	1946
hormone therapy	37
incision and drainage	15
injections	161
lab tests	32
minor procedures	15
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17
skin surgery	15
vaccines	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	186
Hispanic	19
Asian	11
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	167
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD during 2023 were injections, aspiration, lab tests and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	21
aspiration	29
doctor visit	1928
ear procedures	20
incision and drainage	21
injections	106
lab tests	23
minor procedures	21
preventive care	16
skin surgery	21
vaccines	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	163
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	154
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA in 2023

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	54
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated as an internist in Waldorf, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

abscess drainage	17
aspiration	33
doctor visit	2226
ear procedures	20
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	1056
incision and drainage	17
injections	79
inpatient care	1027
lab tests	31
minor procedures	17
nursing home care	172
preventive care	176
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
skin procedures	14
skin surgery	17
vaccines	174

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	189
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	696
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	292
85 and over	167
Less than 65	120
65 to 74	343

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at Mercy Hospital (MD). He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1976)

Residency: Mercy Hospital (MD) (1979)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (1980)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George H. Wathen, MD, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,179 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $573	BREO $172	TANZEUM $102	ANORO $91	ANORO ELLIPTA $87	Other $154
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,153 FARXIGA $504	BRILINTA $160	LOKELMA $76	BYDUREON PEN $69	BYDUREON WEEKLY $57	Other $286
Pfizer Inc.	$973 ELIQUIS $258	NURTEC ODT $144	LYRICA $113	COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $80	COLOGUARD $78	Other $300
Novo Nordisk Inc	$895 RYBELSUS $286	Ozempic $117	Victoza $108	Tresiba $105	Saxenda $80	Other $199
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$873 Myrbetriq $557	Vesicare $73	$243
Other	$8,928 JARDIANCE $638	ELIQUIS $463	Repatha $361	XARELTO $292	UBRELVY $267	Other $6,908

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,389
Education	$595
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14
Consulting Fee	$5

Biography

Dr. George Wathen's specialty is geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System.