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Edit this profileWhere to find Michael D. Gaines, MD
- Savannah location main office
210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405 - Rincon location
810 Towne Park Dr Ste 200, Rincon, GA 31326 - Richmond Hill location
60 Exchange St Ste B1, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 - Jesup location
166 Memorial Dr, Jesup, GA 31545 - Pooler location
101 W Mulberry Blvd, Ste 140, Pooler, GA 31322
About Dr. Gaines
Based in Savannah, GA, Michael D. Gaines, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Michael graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,365 services to 733 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1942321427 identifies this record in the national registry.
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) 644-5300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
210 E DERENNE AVE
Savannah, GA 31405
810 Towne Park Dr Ste 200
Rincon, GA 31326
60 Exchange St Ste B1
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
166 Memorial Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
101 W Mulberry Blvd, Ste 140
Pooler, GA 31322
8 N Williams St
Metter, GA 30439
16915 Highway 67 Ste A
Statesboro, GA 30458
602 E Long St
Claxton, GA 30417
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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,365 services · 733 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
113 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
93 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
69 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
520 | As often as other 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 3
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Savannah 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Medical College of Georgia 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 kind of doctor is Dr. Gaines?
Dr. Gaines is an orthopaedic surgeon in Savannah, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gaines's address?
Dr. Gaines is listed at 210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gaines?
The number on file is (912) 644-5300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gaines?
Dr. Gaines's National Provider Identifier is 1942321427. 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. Gaines train?
Dr. Gaines attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gaines have?
Dr. Gaines has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Gaines perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gaines performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; 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 Dr. Gaines's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gaines. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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