GIHAN G. GEORGE M.D. – NPI #1710055850
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

GIHAN GEORGE is an anesthesiologist located in GARDEN GROVE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710055850 to GIHAN GEORGE on November 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 21, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GIHAN GEORGE below.

NPI Profile for
GIHAN G. GEORGE

NPI Number
1710055850
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
GIHAN G. GEORGE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
12601 GARDEN GROVE BLVD
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843-1908
Phone: (714) 537-5160 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
17772 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-6819
Phone: (714) 843-5000
Fax: (714) 843-5038
7901 Walker St
LA Palma, CA 90623-1722
Phone: (714) 670-7400
Mailing address
6100 WATERFORD DISTRICT DR STE 450
MIAMI, FL 33126-4692
Phone: (888) 787-1598 Fax: (714) 795-6829
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 21, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GIHAN GEORGE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE SHIELDCA00A880520
MEDICAIDCA00A880520
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)		 CA A88052

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GIHAN GEORGE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ANAHEIM GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1025 S ANAHEIM BLVD
      ANAHEIM, CA 92805
    • GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
      12601 GARDEN GROVE BLVD
      GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843
    • HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL
      17772 BEACH BLVD
      HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
    • LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      7901 WALKER STREET
      LA PALMA, CA 90623

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