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- 270 Chastain Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144
About Dr. Makhuli
Brian Z. Makhuli, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Kennesaw, GA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Brian trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 18,111 services to 719 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. This provider record is associated with NPI 1417944851.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (770) 421-8005
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
270 CHASTAIN RD NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,111 services · 719 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
338 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
93 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
49 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
49 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
14,600 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7332 |
2,642 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
50 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
115 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Kennesaw 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brian Z. Makhuli?
Brian Z. Makhuli is an orthopaedic surgeon in Kennesaw, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Brian Z. Makhuli's address?
Brian Z. Makhuli is listed at 270 Chastain Rd Nw, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Brian Z. Makhuli?
The number on file is (770) 421-8005. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian Z. Makhuli?
Brian Z. Makhuli's National Provider Identifier is 1417944851. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brian Z. Makhuli train?
Brian Z. Makhuli attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian Z. Makhuli have?
Brian Z. Makhuli has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brian Z. Makhuli perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian Z. Makhuli performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian Z. Makhuli's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian Z. Makhuli. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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