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- 3400 Old Milton Pkwy # C, Ste 290, Alpharetta, GA 30005
About Dr. Potts
Based in Alpharetta, GA, Christopher A. Potts, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Christopher graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2008. Christopher is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 3,242 services to 560 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. NPI 1750556023 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 663-1100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 OLD MILTON PKWY # C STE 290
Alpharetta, GA 30005
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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,242 services · 560 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
23 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
22 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
21 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
87 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
17 | Less often than most 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Alpharetta 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Mercer University School of Medicine 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 does Christopher A. Potts specialize in?
Christopher A. Potts is an orthopaedic surgeon in Alpharetta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Christopher A. Potts located?
Christopher A. Potts is listed at 3400 Old Milton Pkwy # C Ste 290, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher A. Potts's phone number?
The number on file is (770) 663-1100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher A. Potts?
Christopher A. Potts's National Provider Identifier is 1750556023. 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 Christopher A. Potts train?
Christopher A. Potts attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher A. Potts have?
Christopher A. Potts has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Christopher A. Potts do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher A. Potts performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope and partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher A. Potts's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher A. Potts. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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