George A Small, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
George A Small is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across PA can see George a Small, MD in person in Pittsburgh or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2060dNPPES updated 2020-10-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
490 E North Ave Ste 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4765
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.78/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.98%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania0.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
278
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
261
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,734
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.30M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.6k received from industry
36 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to George a Small's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board certified · Sep 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1988)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With George a Small
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with George a Small for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about George a Small
Dr. Small is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 359-8860.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
490 E North Ave Ste 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4765
Mailing Address
490 E North Ave Ste 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4765
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