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- 2227 US Highway 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794
About Dr. Smith
Based in Tifton, GA, William M. Smith, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. William graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1984. William is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows William provided 28,083 services to 1,883 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1730269473 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
- (229) 386-5222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2227 US HIGHWAY 41 N
Tifton, GA 31794
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
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
28,083 services · 1,883 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
427 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
46 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
35 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
166 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
102 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
94 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
59 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
53 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
36 | As often as other 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 4
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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 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 is Dr. Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is an orthopedic surgeon in Tifton, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is listed at 2227 US Highway 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (229) 386-5222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1730269473. 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 Dr. Smith's medical education?
Dr. Smith attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Smith have?
Dr. Smith has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Smith known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Smith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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