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Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD

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(Dr. George J. Pyrgos, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Immunology and Adult Critical Care

University of Ioannina School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: cystic fibrosis (CF), lung mass, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and more.

9103 Franklin Square Drive Weinberg Building #300
Baltimore, MD 21237

(410) 682-5282

Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD is a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult pulmonology, immunology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Ioannina School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

9103 Franklin Square Drive Weinberg Building #300
Baltimore, MD 21237

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Some issues Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“When it comes to pets, if you have an allergy and will be visiting a pet-friendly home, start using a nasal steroid spray 5 days beforehand, says George Pyrgos, M.D., an allergy and immunology...”—"When adult allergies attack, you can fight back", NBC News, April 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arterial puncture

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

endotracheal intubation

pulmonary function test

pulse oximetry

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD performed more arterial puncture, centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement, endotracheal intubation, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulse oximetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, and pulmonary function test (PFT) 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:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, and blood draw for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	32
doctor visit	159
hospital care	302
inpatient care	302
pulmonary testing	241
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	33
doctor visit	310
hospital care	477
inpatient care	477
preventive care	12
pulmonary testing	273
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	27
vaccines	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	89
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	29
doctor visit	356
hospital care	632
inpatient care	632
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	306
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	27
vaccines	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	84
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	35
doctor visit	337
hospital care	738
inpatient care	738
preventive care	14
pulmonary testing	235
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	30
vaccines	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	794

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1188
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	180
Less than 65	300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	387
hospital care	685
inpatient care	685
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	244
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	29
vaccines	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	88
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	67
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503
preventive care	12
pulmonary testing	364
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	22
vaccines	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	65
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	509
hospital care	570
inpatient care	570
pulmonary testing	431
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	96
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	46
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	526
hospital care	539
inpatient care	539
pulmonary testing	418
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	327
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	70
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	351
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575
pulmonary testing	113
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	79
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	349
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373
pulmonary testing	213
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	70
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	247
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
pulmonary testing	400
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	64
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD during 2023 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
catheterization	13
doctor visit	299
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
pulmonary testing	556
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	67
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

blood draw	14
bronchoscopy	11
catheterization	23
doctor visit	358
hospital care	478
inpatient care	478
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	316
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	84
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	565
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	208
85 and over	79
Less than 65	127
65 to 74	258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	18
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD graduated from University of Ioannina School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Ioannina School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

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Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Aetna Classic 5000PD

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Aetna Classic 3500

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 503 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-10

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I felt that Dr. PYRGOS Was extremely thorough listen to what I said and explain things in ways that made so much sense after being treated for this for the last 15 years, his explanations of why and what was impacting my asthma made sense for the first time

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-24

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I have been to so many Doctors about my condition, I feel Dr. Pyrgos will be the one to get my Asthma & Allergies under control and keep them under control. I have been suffering for so many YEARS.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-15

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The best doctor I have and that I have ever seen. Top notch. All doctors should learn from him. Very kind polite and checks you over from head to toe. Very concerned about his patients health

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-29

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Dr. Pyrgos is my hero; he saved my husband and now he's helping me. He is totally into his patient, spends time explaining and answering questions, and genuinely cares.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-26

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Dr. Pyrgos is excellent in diagnosing problems and discussing possible resolutions. I have recommended him to other patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-15

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Dr. Pygros is an awesome pulmonary specialist. He has the best bedside manner and really listens to your concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-18

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Dr. Pyrgos has my confidence.Very pleased with all his care for my medical treatment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-13

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Dr. Pyrgos was a great communicator and was very concerned about my health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Pyrgos is a very caring doctor who always listens to my concerns!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-24

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I recommend my cousin to see *Dr. Pyrgos and he is now a patient.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca AB	$1,620 $1,620
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.	$679 $679
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$65 $65
CSL Behring	$40 Zemaira $40
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$35 PROAIR $35
Other	$24 ELIQUIS $13	BREO $11

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,665
Food and Beverage	$693
Consulting Fee	$65
Education	$40

Research Payments

Dr. George John Pyrgos, MD has received 138 research payments totaling $287,148.

Biography

Dr. George Pyrgos works as an adult critical care, adult pulmonology, and allergy & immunology. After completing medical school at the University of Ioannina School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. His clinical interests include allergy skin testing, pneumothorax, and endotracheal intubation. Patients rated Dr. Pyrgos highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Pyrgos can accept Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. In addition to English, he speaks Greek. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Harbor Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Baltimore, MD.