Physician Profile
Joseph T. Johnson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Johnson
Joseph T. Johnson, MD is a healthcare provider in Athens, GA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Joseph trained at Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Joseph is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 679 Medicare patients across 871 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (706) 549-1663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST
Athens, GA 30606
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
871 services · 679 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of deep implant from bone | Procedure | 20680 |
19 |
| Correction of toe joint deformity | Procedure | 28285 |
16 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
230 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
99 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
47 |
| X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73650 |
35 |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | Imaging | 73700 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
201 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
157 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
48 |
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 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Athens 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of deep implant from bone 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Johnson specialize in?
Dr. Johnson is an orthopedic surgeon in Athens, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Johnson located?
Dr. Johnson is listed at 1765 Old West Broad St, Athens, GA 30606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Johnson's phone number?
The number on file is (706) 549-1663. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Johnson's NPI number?
Dr. Johnson's National Provider Identifier is 1851373054. 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 Dr. Johnson go to medical school?
Dr. Johnson attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Johnson been practicing?
Dr. Johnson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Johnson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Johnson performs procedures including removal of deep implant from bone and correction of toe joint deformity; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Johnson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Johnson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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