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Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

University of Toledo College of Medicine

1219 E. Saginaw
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 485-3583

Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS is a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS is affiliated with McLaren Health Care.

Office Locations

McLaren Health Care

1219 E. Saginaw
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 485-3583

(517) 485-3942

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

wound repair

In 2024, Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS had a list price for wound repair (e.g. stitches) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. 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 Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2012 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
plastic surgery procedures	46
reconstructive surgery	46
tissue transfer	46
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
plastic surgery procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	25
tissue transfer	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	154

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	64
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	58
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	82
excision	11
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
soft tissue surgery	11
tissue transfer	11
vascular procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	814
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	152
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2016 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), minor procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
minor procedures	56
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	69

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	96
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2017 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), minor procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	194
excision	12
minor procedures	67
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
soft tissue surgery	12
tissue transfer	17
vascular procedures	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	84

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	75
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2018 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	203
minor procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	115
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2019 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
minor procedures	97
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	97

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	93
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2020 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
minor procedures	48
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2021 were minor procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and soft tissue surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	77
excision	14
minor procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
soft tissue surgery	14
vascular procedures	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2022 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
minor procedures	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI during 2024 were minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
minor procedures	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS treated as a plastic surgeon in Lansing, MI were minor procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	106
excision	12
minor procedures	45
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
soft tissue surgery	12
tissue transfer	22
vascular procedures	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	338
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	50
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed residency at UNC Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Residency: UNC Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

McLaren Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Lansing, MI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$368 Augmentation $94	FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis $84	Facial $58	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $51	MemoryGel Breast Implants $45	Other $35
Allergan Inc.	$190 BOTOX COSMETIC $14	$176
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$35 Exparel $35
UCB, Inc.	$25 Bimzelx $25
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.	$19 Baxdela $19
Other	$46 Tremfya $19	Levulan Kerastick $13	$15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$627
Gift	$55

Biography

Dr. George Poletes is a plastic surgery specialist. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at UNC Hospitals. Dr. Poletes is professionally affiliated with McLaren Health Care. He has an open panel in Lansing, MI according to McLaren Health Care.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2024

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2023

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2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Peter Poletes, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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