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- 2227 US Highway 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794
About Dr. Hellman
Based in Tifton, GA, Edward W. Hellman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Edward graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1992. Edward is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Edward cared for 1,232 Medicare patients across 15,938 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1548340284 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
- (229) 386-5222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2227 US HIGHWAY 41 N
Tifton, GA 31794
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
15,938 services · 1,232 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
112 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
104 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
286 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
80 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
38 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
14,486 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic 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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hellman's specialty?
Dr. Hellman is an orthopedic surgeon in Tifton, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hellman?
Dr. Hellman is listed at 2227 US Highway 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hellman?
The number on file is (229) 386-5222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hellman's NPI number?
Dr. Hellman's National Provider Identifier is 1548340284. 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
What is Dr. Hellman's medical education?
Dr. Hellman attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hellman been practicing?
Dr. Hellman has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hellman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hellman performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles, injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hellman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hellman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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