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- 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30342
About Dr. Dopson
Based in Atlanta, GA, Thomas L. Dopson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Thomas graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1982. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 1,406 services to 256 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1861489551 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
- (404) 847-9999
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5671 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE SUITE 900
Atlanta, GA 30342
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
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,406 services · 256 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
37 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,120 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
87 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
77 | Less often 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Atlanta 7
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 1982 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 6
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas L. Dopson's specialty?
Thomas L. Dopson is an orthopaedic surgeon in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Thomas L. Dopson?
Thomas L. Dopson is listed at 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30342. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas L. Dopson?
The number on file is (404) 847-9999. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas L. Dopson?
Thomas L. Dopson's National Provider Identifier is 1861489551. 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 Thomas L. Dopson's education?
Thomas L. Dopson attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas L. Dopson have?
Thomas L. Dopson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas L. Dopson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas L. Dopson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas L. Dopson's profile verified?
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