Physician Profile
John D. Dorchak, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Dorchak
John D. Dorchak, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Columbus, GA. John is a 1984 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 5,775 services to 2,330 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 lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (706) 324-6661
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6262 VETERANS PKWY
Columbus, GA 31909
512 N Shady Ln
Dothan, AL 36303
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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
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
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
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
5,775 services · 2,330 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
207 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20937 |
131 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | Procedure | 20939 |
129 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
121 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
92 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
65 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
63 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
59 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
54 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
50 | More 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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 7
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Columbus 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John D. Dorchak?
John D. Dorchak is an orthopaedic surgeon in Columbus, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is John D. Dorchak's address?
John D. Dorchak is listed at 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John D. Dorchak?
The number on file is (706) 324-6661. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John D. Dorchak?
John D. Dorchak's National Provider Identifier is 1528000379. 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 John D. Dorchak train?
John D. Dorchak attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John D. Dorchak have?
John D. Dorchak has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John D. Dorchak perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John D. Dorchak performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft and aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is John D. Dorchak's profile verified?
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