Dr. George Makdisi
Last updated: Sep 12, 2022

Dr. George Makdisi

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1295960524

Dr. George Makdisi M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 2404 East River Road Suite 100 in Tucson, AZ 85718. Can help patients with the following: Boils, Cyst, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295960524. Appointment can be made via the phone number (520) 838-3540. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. George Makdisi, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. George Makdisi.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. George Makdisi as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health
Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Network data as of Jun 29, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 21 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AZ Blue ACA StandardHealth Silver with Health Choice (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Acahealthchoice Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) (3 plan variants) HMO · Gold Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Gold ($0 Prosano Health Visits) (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Focus Prosano Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Silver ($0 Prosano Health Visits) (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Focus Prosano Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) (3 plan variants) HMO · Silver Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Focus Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients

Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7400 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 9500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ 6300 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Bronze SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Gold 2500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Gold SoAZ 2500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Gold SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Silver 6100 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ 4000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ 6200 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Connect Silver SoAZ CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. George Makdisi is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. George Makdisi is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery) .

Bills through: Pima Heart Physicians Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Heartware $1374
Medtronic $1014
Abbott Laboratories $156

Other

Travel and Lodging $2215
Food and Beverage $445

Studies

Graduated in 1990

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

University Medical Service Association
13330 Usf Laurel Drive
Tampa, 33612 FL
(813) 974-8613
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation
2333 Alumni Park Plaza
Lexington, 40517 KY
(859) 257-7910
USF Health
12901 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, 33612 FL
(813) 974-2201
Raghavendra R Vijayanagar MD PA
5 Tampa General Circle
Tampa, 33606 FL
(813) 251-8600
Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute Inc.
17 Davis Boulevard
Tampa, 33606 FL
(813) 906-1400

Affiliated hospitals

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
ALBANY, 12208 NY
(518) 262-2400
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, 33606 FL
(813) 844-7000

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. George Makdisi treat?

Dr. George Makdisi provides treatment for Boils, Cyst, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. George Makdisi affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. George Makdisi is affiliated with ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. George Makdisi accept insurance?

Dr. George Makdisi is listed in-network for 53 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. George Makdisi have affiliation with practices?

Dr. George Makdisi is affiliated with University Medical Service Association. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. George Makdisi?

Dr. George Makdisi's office is located at 2404 East River Road Suite 100 in Tucson, AZ 85718.