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- Douglas location main office
100 Doctors Dr, Suite 204, Douglas, GA 31533 - Valdosta location
2804 N Oak St Ste C, Valdosta, GA 31602 - Tifton location
1622 Madison Ave, Tifton, GA 31794 - Waycross location
1724A Old Reynolds St, Waycross, GA 31501
About Dr. Tharp
Laura L. Tharp, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Douglas, GA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Laura trained at Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. Laura is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 2,513 services to 365 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 hand, minimum of 3 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1437356813.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (912) 383-6575
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 DOCTORS DR SUITE 204
Douglas, GA 31533
2804 N Oak St Ste C
Valdosta, GA 31602
1622 Madison Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
1724A Old Reynolds St
Waycross, GA 31501
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
- 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
2,513 services · 365 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
45 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
62 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | Imaging | 76998 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,120 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
28 | Less 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laura L. Tharp?
Laura L. Tharp is an orthopedic surgeon in Douglas, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Laura L. Tharp's address?
Laura L. Tharp is listed at 100 Doctors Dr Suite 204, Douglas, GA 31533. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Laura L. Tharp?
The number on file is (912) 383-6575. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura L. Tharp?
Laura L. Tharp's National Provider Identifier is 1437356813. 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 Laura L. Tharp train?
Laura L. Tharp attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Laura L. Tharp have?
Laura L. Tharp has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Laura L. Tharp perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura L. Tharp performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, injection of carpal tunnel and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and ultrasonic guidance during surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura L. Tharp. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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