Dr. George M. Fuhrman
Dr. George M. Fuhrman
Last updated: Jun 17, 2013

Dr. George M. Fuhrman

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 35 years
  • Graduated from: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1986
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1215997564

Dr. George M. Fuhrman M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans, LA 70121. Can help patients with the following: Appendicitis, Boils, Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215997564. Appointment can be made via the phone number (504) 842-4070. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/george-chimento. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. George M. Fuhrman, being an 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 M. Fuhrman.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • 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
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. George M. Fuhrman

Insurances Accepted by Dr. George M. Fuhrman

  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  2. Medicare

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. George M. Fuhrman is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Surgical Oncology (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery) .

Bills through: Ochsner Clinic Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Lifecell $193
Davol $143
Boston Scientific $118

Other

Food and Beverage $847
Other $108

Studies

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1986

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/george-chimento

Affiliated practices

Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi
303 Marion Avenue
McComb, 39648 MS
(601) 249-1350
South Louisiana Medical Associates
1990 Industrial Boulevard
Houma, 70363 LA
(985) 868-9300

Affiliated hospitals

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, 70121 LA
(504) 842-3000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. George M. Fuhrman accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. George M. Fuhrman accepts patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Where can you meet with Dr. George M. Fuhrman?

Dr. George M. Fuhrman's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans, LA 70121.

What conditions does Dr. George M. Fuhrman treat?

Dr. George M. Fuhrman provides treatment for Appendicitis, Boils, Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. George M. Fuhrman affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. George M. Fuhrman is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS.

Does Dr. George M. Fuhrman have affiliation with practices?

Dr. George M. Fuhrman is affiliated with Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi. For the full list of practices see this list.